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Dodgers have been 'good' but not 'dominant' this season
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently first in the National League West with a 21-13 record, having a solid April performance. However, they have not been dominant, facing challenges including closer Edwin Diaz's injury.
Key points
- Dodgers are first in the National League West
- Current record is 21-13
- April performance included a 16-10 record
- Team batting average was .277 with .818 OPS
- Edwin Diaz is injured but expected back in the second half
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The Los Angeles Dodgers finished the first month and change of the season in first place at the top of the National League West, with a 21-13 record. The Dodgers in April went 16-10 and batted .277 with a .818 OPS as a team, while the pitching staff had a 3.30 ERA and held opponents to a .214 batting average.
The worst thing to happen to the Dodgers in April was closer Edwin Diaz hitting the injured list with loose bodies in his right elbow. Diaz had surgery to remove the loose bodies in his elbow and should be back in the second half.
The Los Angeles Dodgers received a decent grade for their performance in April
According to ESPN’s David Schoenfield, the Dodgers get a B+ for April and have been “good” but have not been “dominant” as some thought they would be. The Dodgers are the reigning World Series champions and are looking to win their third straight World Series.
More News:ESPN bestows Rays with a high letter grade for performance in April
Q&A
What is the Los Angeles Dodgers' record this season?
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a record of 21-13 this season.
How did the Dodgers perform in April 2023?
In April 2023, the Dodgers went 16-10, batting .277 with an .818 OPS and a pitching staff ERA of 3.30.
What injury did Edwin Diaz suffer and when will he return?
Edwin Diaz was placed on the injured list due to loose bodies in his right elbow and is expected to return in the second half of the season after surgery.