Los Angeles Dodgers BARELY Cling to NL West Lead | Will Smith's SLUMP Raises ALARM Bells?

Dodgers' playoff hopes hang in the balance as recent struggles raise concerns. Can they regain their winning form in time?Harry Ruiz breaks down the Los Angeles Dodgers' disappointing series against the San Diego Padres, highlighting offensive woes and pitching challenges. The spotlight turns to Will Smith's alarming batting slump, with Ruiz analyzing potential causes and solutions.As the NL West race tightens, the upcoming Cincinnati Reds series takes on crucial importance. Ruiz examines the Dodgers' position in the division, dissecting their remaining schedule and comparing it to their rivals'. Will the return of key players like Kike Hernandez and Max Muncy provide the spark the Dodgers need?All that and more on today’s episode of Locked On Dodgers with Harry Ruiz!Be a part of the show, hit us up on the  Locked On Dodgers listener line: 279-356-2533 or 279-3 LOCKED. You can either leave us a voicemail or a text and you might be featured in our show.Don’t forget to subscribe, drop a comment, and join the conversation!---🔵 Follow & Subscribe for daily Dodgers talk on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-dodgers/Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB ----Listener SurveyWe’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.UpsideSimply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code SEASON to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill up. Start earning cash at the pump, today!  Click Here: https://getupside.onelink.me/zlLr?af_xp=custom&pid=barrington&c=barrington_lockedon25&deep_link_value=promo&deep_link_sub1=lockedon25&af_dp=upsideapp%3A%2F%2FMonarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)#Dodgers #LADodgers #MLB #LosAngelesDodgers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.