Slumping Dodgers refuse to press panic button
Roberts said the Dodgers need more urgency as their offense has fallen to 24th since July 1 and their playoff cushion has vanished.
- On Monday, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts blasted his team's lack of urgency after losses in eight of their last nine games jeopardized the club's top playoff seed.
- Frustrated by opponents using fastballs, Roberts noted the offense collapsed to 24th in runs and 21st in OPS since July 1, despite ranking fourth and second for the full season.
- The recent skid erased Los Angeles' cushion for a first-round bye, leaving the club trailing the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers for the top two National League seeds.
- Tarik Skubal makes his debut Monday night, Blake Snell returns from the injured list Tuesday, and Tyler Glasnow progresses in his rehab assignment to bolster the rotation.
- Last year, the Dodgers navigated a similar summer swoon before successfully defending their World Series title, providing Roberts a historical precedent for recovery despite current struggles.
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