The Dodgers’ quick two-game series with Houston this week put on display everything the team can be, both highlighting the team’s ability to strike quickly and dominate on the mound while also laying bare its current lack of consistent focus and execution. Never was the latter more obvious than late in Tuesday night’s shutout loss, as the Dodgers went 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position and left 10 on base.
One of the Dodgers’ best chances to overtake Houston, of which they had several, came in the 7th inning as Lance McCullers Jr.’s pitch count rose and his outing came to an end.