Dodgers struggle again, lose 6-2 to Brewers at Dodger Stadium

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Dodgers struggle again, lose 6-2 to Brewers at Dodger Stadium
Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a 6-2 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers on August 16, 2026, marking their second consecutive loss in the four-game series. This performance continues a troubling trend for the Dodgers, who have now lost 13 of their last 20 games since July 25. Despite maintaining a leading position in the NL West with a record of 74-51, the Dodgers have slipped to third in the National League standings, risking a postseason Wild Card spot. Fans expressed their discontent over the team's offensive struggles, with minimal run support for pitcher Tarik Skubal, who has yet to win with Los Angeles. As the postseason approaches, concerns over the team's trajectory are intensifying among supporters.

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  • Dodgers lose 6-2 to Brewers at Dodger Stadium on August 16, 2026.
  • They fall to a record of 7-13 over the last three weeks.
  • Skubal has received only four runs in 17 innings pitched since joining the Dodgers.
  • Los Angeles leads the NL West but is third in the National League.
  • Fans express alarm over the team's offensive performance ahead of the postseason.
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Dodgers fans held little back as they took in their team's latest loss agains the Milwaukee Brewers, capping off a weekslong losing slide.

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