Dodgers Slump Drops Them From MLB's Top Spot
Los Angeles has struggled offensively and on the mound in the second half, ceding their position as baseball's best team.
The Dodgers began August with a seven-game losing streak and have posted a 93 wRC+ in the second half, down sharply from their 115 wRC+ before the break. Key hitters including Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts, and Teoscar Hernández are all underperforming relative to their season norms. The pitching staff has also regressed, falling from third in WAR in the first half to 21st in the second half. Starter Justin Wrobleski has surrendered 11 home runs over his last four starts after a promising run as a contact manager.
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