Dodgers Struggling vs. Fastballs Amid Eight-of-Nine Losing Stretch
Los Angeles leads MLB in fastball exposure since July 1 but has managed just a .693 OPS against heaters, a potential exploitable trend for opponents.
The Dodgers have lost eight of their last nine games entering Sunday. During that stretch, no MLB team has faced a higher percentage of fastballs than Los Angeles at 58.7%. Despite that heavy diet of heaters, the Dodgers have produced only a .693 OPS against fastballs since July 1. The trend suggests opposing pitchers may be successfully attacking the Dodgers with hard stuff, a pattern worth monitoring for upcoming matchups.
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