Two early realities have emerged for the Dodgers during the opening month of the season.
As currently constructed, their banged-up, under-manned pitching staff isn’t great.
Which, most days, means their star-studded lineup needs to be.
During an auspicious 10-4 start to the year, the team navigated that dynamic with apparent ease. In a nightmarish homestand this week, however, the club has repeatedly stumbled in one area or the other. They failed to execute enough either on the mound or at the plate once again Saturday in a 6-4 loss to the New York Mets.