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Dave Roberts Assigns Blame After Dodgers' Fourth Straight Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Los Angeles Dodgers endured a discouraging outing on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Angels completed a season sweep with a dramatic 6–5 comeback win in Anaheim, despite an impressive performance from superstar Shohei Ohtani, who starred in both the batter’s box and on the mound, against his former team.
The defeat marks LA's fourth straight loss and drops the Dodgers into second place in the National League West, behind the surging San Diego Padres. It is their first time out of first place since April and the first time this late in a season since 2021, marking a notable midseason setback for a club that has typically dominated the division.
Dodgers' Dave Roberts Blames Team for Poor Performance
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts offered a blunt assessment following the loss. He blamed the team for putting itself in this position, making it clear he feels this skid is self inflicted.
“We’re where we’re at," he said. "We put ourselves in this spot. But no, I wouldn’t have expected us to be in second place right now."
Dave Roberts on the Dodgers, out of first place for the first time since late April (and first time this late in a season since 2021): "We're where we're at. We put ourselves in this spot. But no, I wouldn't have expected us to be in second place right now."
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) August 14, 2025
The Angels’ sweep not only dealt a blow to team morale but also resulted in San Diego taking sole possession of the division for the first time since late April. The latest defeat also signals a part of a broader downturn: the Dodgers have lost six of their last ten games, and have struggled with timely hitting and clutch pitching late in games. The bullpen has been especially vulnerable, and at times the offense has failed to come through when it mattered most.
What once looked like a commanding lead in the division has quickly unraveled, with the Padres proving relentless in their pursuit. The Dodgers must now confront an unexpected midseason reality. Although, the reigning World Series champions remain in contention, uncertainty about their ability to compete in the postseason is starting to grow.
Dodgers and Padres Set to Battle for NL West Supremacy
The Dodgers (68-53) now prepare for a critical three-game set against the first-place Padres (69-52) at Dodgers Stadium, beginning on Friday.
The Dodgers have won five of the seven games against the Padres this season, adding even more significance to the upcoming series. For Los Angeles, winning the series presents a chance to reclaim momentum and gain lost ground in the tight divisional race, while San Diego will hope to solidify their lead and keep the pressure firmly on the Dodgers as the stretch run approaches.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
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