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Dodgers' Pitching Woes Deepen as Injuries and Early Deficits Fuel Losing Streak

Manager Dave Roberts highlights unsustainable pitching performances and first-inning struggles as the team drops four straight games.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 10: Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
May 3, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) reacts in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost four consecutive games, conceding 32 runs, including 10 in the first inning, leaving them at a disadvantage early in games.
  • Manager Dave Roberts has publicly criticized the team's pitching, emphasizing the need for more efficient innings and getting ahead in counts to avoid prolonged struggles.
  • Key injuries to starters Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, and Roki Sasaki have depleted the rotation, exacerbating the team's pitching challenges.
  • Clayton Kershaw made his season debut on Saturday, providing a potential boost, while Shohei Ohtani has resumed bullpen sessions and could return to pitching soon.
  • Roberts acknowledged the team's current staff is not what they envisioned for the season and stressed the need for strategic adjustments to improve performance.