Despite Recent Struggles, Dodgers Are Ahead of Their Championship Pace

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For all the concern surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers during their recent struggles, the numbers tell a much different story.

Following Sunday’s 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Dodgers improved to 80-51, completing their second consecutive series sweep and extending their winning streak to six games. Los Angeles is now 10-3 since Aug. 10.

That record becomes even more impressive when compared to the previous two championship seasons. At roughly the same point in 2024, the Dodgers were 78-53 through 131 games. This year, they have already reached 80 wins through 131 games.

The Dodgers have dealt with injuries, inconsistent stretches and plenty of criticism this season, but they continue to find ways to win. Sunday was another example.

Blake Snell delivered six scoreless innings, allowing only two hits while striking out six. Alek Thomas and Hunter Feduccia provided RBI singles, while the bullpen kept Pittsburgh off the board to secure the shutout.

It capped an impressive weekend in which Los Angeles found different ways to win. Tommy Edman delivered a walk-off single in Friday’s 5-4 extra-inning victory, while the Dodgers erased an early three-run deficit Saturday to win 4-3 behind Tarik Skubal’s 11 strikeouts and Kyle Tucker’s go-ahead two-run single.

The Dodgers may not have looked dominant every week this season, but championship teams are rarely defined by one rough stretch. Los Angeles has won the last two World Series, and despite the ups and downs of 2026, the Dodgers are once again showing why they remain one of baseball’s most dangerous teams.

The scary part for the rest of baseball? This version of the Dodgers may still have its best baseball ahead of it.