Dodgers drop 6th straight, swept in back-to-back series
Los Angeles has fallen to third-best win percentage in the NL and seen their division lead shrink amid a prolonged slump.
The Dodgers lost 7-6 to the Cubs on Wednesday, their sixth consecutive defeat. They were swept in back-to-back series by the Cubs and Red Sox. Since July 4th, Los Angeles is 10-15, dropping from the best record in MLB to third in NL win percentage. Their division lead, once 14 games, could be as small as eight games.
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Dodgers Release Lineup for Cubs Series Game
Los Angeles posted their official batting order for today's road game against Chicago.
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