Dodgers start slow at the plate
LA drops 2 of 3 to Guardians, scoring 7 total runs in series. Through 6 games, no runs yet in 1st or 2nd inning.
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 01: Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (23) walks back to the dugout after striking out during the MLB game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 28, 2026 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers have gotten off to a good start because they are 4-2, but in spite of a an offense that has been unable to get off to good starts in games. They have yet to score in the first or second innings this season, and the first time through the batting order through six games have just nine hits in 49 at-bats, with a home run, double, and five walks, hitting just .
184/. 259/. 265.
“We haven’t gotten off to a good start. In a majority of our games, the opponent has scored first. It just seems like the first three innings, we’re not getting much production, and nothing much going on.
Then as we get into the game, we start to threaten a little more,” manager Dave Roberts said. “Maybe we get on the road and get a chance to strike first. ” The Dodgers trailed 2-0 in all three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks but managed to win all three.