Dodgers won 20th game before losing 10th

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The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their 20th win of the season with a dramatic 5-4 victory over the Miami Marlins, avoiding their 10th loss. They are currently tied with the Atlanta Braves for the best record in baseball at 20-9.

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Dodgers won 20th game of the season against Miami Marlins
Current record is 20-9, tied with Atlanta Braves
Best run differential in baseball at +68
Eighteen Dodgers teams have reached 20 wins in first 29 games

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Apr 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) speaks in the dugout before the game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images | William Liang-Imagn Images Monday night against the Miami Marlins came awfully close to a series-opening loss for the Dodgers, trailing by two runs since the fifth inning before three walks, a ground-rule double and Kyle Tucker’s walk-off two-run single delivered the 5-4 win in the ninth. Instead of losing their 10th game of the season, the Dodgers won their 20th. They are tied with the Atlanta Braves for the best record in baseball at 20-9. The Dodgers have outscored their opponents by 68 runs thus far, the best run differential in baseball, three ahead of Atlanta. It’s the seventh-best run differential through 29 games in franchise history. During the Dodgers’ streak of 13 consecutive playoff appearances and counting, only twice did they get to 20 wins this quickly. In 2020 they started 21-8 en route to a 43-17 (.717) record in the shortened season and their first championship in 32 years. In 2022, the Dodgers were 20-9 on their way to 111-51 (.685), . That year did *not* lead to postseason success, however. In all, . Here’s how they did in those seasons:

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How did the Dodgers win their 20th game of the season?

The Dodgers won their 20th game by overcoming a two-run deficit against the Miami Marlins, with Kyle Tucker hitting a walk-off two-run single.

What is the Dodgers' current record in the 2026 season?

The Dodgers have a record of 20 wins and 9 losses, tying them with the Atlanta Braves for the best record in baseball.

How many Dodgers teams have won 20 of their first 29 games?

Eighteen Dodgers teams have achieved at least 20 wins in their first 29 games throughout franchise history.

What is the significance of the Dodgers' run differential this season?

The Dodgers have the best run differential in baseball at +68, which is three runs ahead of the Atlanta Braves.

Dodgers won 20th game before losing 10th

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