The Los Angeles Dodgers struggled with pitching, issuing 14 walks in a 6-3 loss to the San Diego Padres, leading to a series loss. Despite briefly holding a lead, the Dodgers' pitchers, including James Paxton and the bullpen, struggled with command, resulting in a high number of walks and ultimately contributing to the team's defeat. Manager Dave Roberts expressed frustration at the pitching performance, emphasizing the difficulty of winning games when giving up so many walks.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled recently, losing three series in a row, including a weekend series against the Minnesota Twins. With a record of 55-69, the Pirates are now 13-21-4 in series played this season. They face an important three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals in their battle to avoid last place in the NL Central.
The Atlanta Braves fell short in their series against the Chicago Cubs, losing the rubber game 6-4. The Braves struggled with poor performances from their starting pitchers, costly errors, baserunning mistakes, and missed opportunities in clutch situations. Despite having chances to win, the Braves did not meet their own standards. Charlie Morton had a rough outing, allowing five runs over 4-1/3 innings. Matt Olson had a strong performance with a 453-foot home run and a career-high 39th homer. The Braves made baserunning mistakes and struggled with runners in scoring position. They look to bounce back in their upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
