Dodgers Struggle, Royals Seek Upset | Kansas City Royals News

The Dodgers, champions last year and currently fourth in the league, are stumbling through a rough patch—losing eight of nine games despite their deep pockets and analytics edge. Meanwhile, the Royals, near the bottom in offense and pitching, bring a desperate, underdog energy to Dodger Stadium, where they’ve struggled historically. Watch for Shohei Ohtani’s hot streak vs. Jac Caglianone’s surge, while Tommy Edman and Kyle Isbel fade. Pitching looms large: Tarik Skubal faces the Dodgers’ shaky bullpen, including Edwin Diaz’s recent blowups. This series could be the turning point—or another stumble—for LA, while KC needs miracles to pull off wins against a powerhouse on home turf. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ad76fb4695787d7