The Los Angeles Dodgers current 3 game losing streak is frustrating not only fans, but the team as well.
No one wants to hit the panic button….yet.
TheLos Angeles Dodgerslooked like they had begun to take control NL West before the all-star break.
TheSan Francisco Giantswere struggling, albeit, so were the Dodgers had been too, but they were finding ways to win.
Now, since the break, the Dodgers have lost 7 of their last 12 games — not to mention the offense has been inconsistent; the pitching even more inconsistent.
And, the Giants are now a half game behind in the division.
As the trade deadline nears, the Dodgers have yet to find an extra starter (or two), and bullpen help to look more cohesive and consistent.
Meanwhile the Dodgers look to locked targets on relieving themselves of unhappy campers such asAlex Guerrero.
Additionally, potentially dealingYasiel Puig, whose public enemy number 1 depending whose opinion you request.
Losers of three in a row now, the Dodgers must hurry and find answers now as they cling to the division lead.
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The moment it seems players such as Yasiel Puig andJimmy Rollinsare starting to get things going into gear,Brett Andersongets hurt orJustin Turnergoes down day-to-day.
Making matters worse is thatJoc Pedersonhas had an extremely awful start to the second half of the season.
He has struck out 15 times since the break, batting .176 in July, which is not at all what you want in a lead off hitter.
Conversely, Puig as well has hit a dreadful .179 in July as well.
I know it looks like he [Joc Pederson] swings for the fences every time, but that’s not really what he’s trying to do… he’s frustrated.
Don Mattingly,LA Dodgers Manager
This prompts one to wonder if the Dodgers should deal for an extra bat while the two young guns work through their slumps. The Dodgers are missing a true lead off hitter.
And, a .210 hitting Jimmy Rollins may not necessarily be the answer, either.
Whatever the case, the Dodgers lead off position needs a tune-up because it appears to be a source of frustration getting things going.
Fans lately are feeling the sense of urgency that the Dodgers get it in gear, almost more than it seems the Dodgers are.
Scattered boos for Joc Pederson after his 3rd K in 3 AB tonight. Since ASB: 1 BB, 15 K.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin)July 29, 2015
While the Angels across town have made a series of moves, Dodgers fans continue to stay glued behind their cell phones awaitingCole HamelsorDavid Pricenews to be announced (who was recently scouted his last start by the Dodgers).
Moves have yet to have been made still. The Dodgers are doing their best to avoid mortgaging their future in the minors for the sake of making a run this year.
However, as fans have watched the Giants win 3 world series titles in recent years, the Dodgers are feeling the pressure to mortgage something in order to see a title run by the Dodgers.
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