Heading into the final stretch of the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers are set for a strong finish to solidify their standing and build momentum leading into October. With 22 games left in the season, the Dodgers have eight series left. Of those eight series, five teams have records below .500.
This stretch of games features matchups that provide the Dodgers opportunities to fine-tune their lineup and test pitching rotations. The Dodgers’ 2025 season has been streaky with some lackluster stretches. Earlier in the year, they suffered their worst losing streak since 2017. Having to deal with players catching the injury bug, production has dipped at times. Capitalizing on this final stretch could be the key to smoothing out any rough patches.
Depth and Momentum
The Dodgers can use these next games to evaluate their roster depth. The offense has been stagnant at times and lacking consistency. Benching players and giving emerging contributors a chance could help to strengthen the lineup. Dave Roberts has already shown a willingness to do so in the previous series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He sat out a struggling Teoscar Hernandez in favor of Alex Call.
By giving role players a chance to step up, the Dodgers can find new ways to spark the offense. The rest for regular starters will also help them to remain fresh. Rotating the lineup can help the Dodgers set up for a strong finish.
With five of their last eight opponents being below .500, the Dodgers can take advantage of a favorable schedule to make tweaks.
Using the Stretch to Regain Consistency
These matchups should allow the Dodgers time to work on fundamentals and regain rhythm in what has been a streaky season. The Dodgers can address areas where they have been inconsistent this season. The Dodgers have struggled defensively lately, particularly in the outfield. Difficulty tracking balls and errors in fielding judgment have led to misplays, resulting in extra bases and more runs, adding additional pressure to the pitching staff. Correcting these mistakes will be crucial for the Dodgers to set up a strong October run.
While the schedule may be in their favor, the Dodgers can not underestimate any of their remaining opponents. Despite the majority of these teams having no playoff hopes, they can find a fire to perform against the Dodgers. Teams with losing records are still capable of surprising the top teams. Playing sharp and maintaining focus will be critical for the Dodgers to capitalize on this stretch.
More than just a chance at improving their record, this final stretch is an opportunity for the Dodgers to enter October refined and prepared for a deep postseason run.
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