Dodgers struggle against Rockies as All-Star Break approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers faced challenges in recent games, highlighted by a disappointing performance against the Colorado Rockies. During a recent three-game series, the Dodgers' execution was criticized, particularly in a matchup where Alex Call mismanaged the team's ABS challenges. Despite these issues, the Dodgers maintain a 14-game lead over the San Diego Padres, keeping them on track for a strong season. They will not see the Padres again until September, with a final trip to Colorado scheduled in August.
- •Dodgers completed a four-game series against the Padres and a three-game set against the Rockies.
- •Alex Call struggled with two ABS challenges in a recent game, leading to criticism.
- •The team has a 14-game lead over the Padres, on pace for a potential 105-win season.
- •The Dodgers face the Rockies for the final time this season in mid-August.
- •Next matchup with the Padres is the last home series of the regular season in September.
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"Alex Call’s adventures with ABS against the Rockies aside, the Dodgers have not been as sharp heading into the break.
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