The Los Angeles Dodgers are experiencing their worst stretch of the season, currently on a six-game losing streak following back-to-back sweeps by the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs. Despite holding an eight-game lead in the NL West, concerns about playoff seeding and a potential first-round bye arise as their pitching staff has allowed 42 runs over these six games, nearly double their offensive output of 22. Both Boston and Chicago scored seven or more runs in four of their six victories against Los Angeles, highlighting significant pitching struggles. This total of 42 runs allowed ties the most for the Dodgers in any six-game stretch this season.
