Dodgers face loss of postseason bye due to recent offensive struggles

The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a one-game lead over the Atlanta Braves for a National League postseason bye as of September 7. Analysts suggest the team may struggle to maintain this position given a recent decline in offensive output. Over the last 30 days, the club ranks 10th-worst in the league with a.702 OPS, 23 home runs, and 116 runs scored. Injuries to Andy Pages and Kyle Tucker, combined with the limited availability of Shohei Ohtani due to health concerns, have hampered the roster. While the Dodgers face a lighter remaining schedule than the Atlanta Braves, questions regarding the potential need to rest Ohtani for the postseason remain a primary concern. The club must improve its scoring consistency to secure one of the top two National League seeds.

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