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Dodgers slip from first in NL West
A 6-5 loss to the Angels ends a long run atop the division; Los Angeles now trails the Padres with a tough schedule ahead.
The Dodgers surrender a division edge after a 6-5 loss to the Angels, turning a summer of dominance into a tense chase.
Dodgers fall to second as Angels rally to seize NL West lead
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Dodgers watched their grip on the NL West slip away in a late-inning rally, falling 6-5 to the Angels. Will Smith’s grounder to center ended the inning, but the decisive damage had already been done as Los Angeles lost a one-run lead in the eighth. The loss continues a troubling stretch for a team that had once looked invincible in big moments.
Key Takeaways
"Obviously, it doesn’t feel good to fall into second place and to lose a lot of these games."
Shohei Ohtani after the loss, via interpreter
"We’re where we’re at."
Dave Roberts after the game
"We’re going out there and doing what we can, just falling short right now."
Mookie Betts after the game
"Taking a snapshot on Aug. 12 is one thing. Hopefully, if we make it into October, seeing the roster that we submit, we feel that it’s going to be a very, very strong roster."
Andrew Friedman this week
The collapse exposes a bullpen that has been a recurring problem all season. With key relievers unavailable, the Dodgers leaned on younger arms and stretched the finish, a pattern that has punctuated their recent games. The immediate need is clearer now as they prepare for a tough stretch against the Padres, who surged into first after the Dodgers fell behind. Beyond the roster, the situation tests the front office’s ability to balance short-term fixes with long-term health. The bullpen question matters more than any one game as the season moves toward October.
Highlights
- The margins are razor thin in this game
- Pressure grows when the bullpen is a revolving door
- The game will dictate what happens and we control what we can
- What we do now matters as the schedule tightens
The road ahead will show whether a historic run can bend back toward a title push.
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