Boos echoed both on the field and online as Los Angeles Dodgers fans expressed anger and frustration after a 6-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, which capped off a 3-1 series defeat. The losses have dropped the Dodgers to third place in the National League standings, jeopardizing a potential first-round playoff bye.
Since July 25, the Dodgers have posted a 7-13 record, one of the worst in baseball during that three-week span. The team has been below a .500 winning percentage since the end of June. Despite these recent struggles, the Dodgers still hold the top spot in the NL West with a 74-51 record.
Before the series against the Brewers, the Dodgers were coming off a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals. They had an opportunity to surpass Milwaukee for the best record in baseball if they had won the series at home. Instead, losing three out of four games has amplified fan concerns.
"These #Dodgers at bats are pathetic," one fan wrote on social media. "Zero hard contact. Not making the pitcher work AT ALL." Another fan stated, "This offense is dog s*** and I’m not really sure who to blame for that."
On Sunday, the Dodgers offered little run support for their starting pitcher, who has struggled to secure wins since being acquired at the trade deadline. In three starts, the new acquisition is 0-2 with a 3.18 ERA, having received only four runs of support in 17 innings pitched.
Some fans speculate that the team's performance issues stem from fatigue, citing that the Dodgers have played more baseball than any other team since spring training in 2024 and are the oldest team in the league. However, others are not seeking excuses.
"This team is on a serious slide," another fan commented, expressing concerns about the team's chances for a repeat championship.
While the World Series is not won in August, Sunday's loss appears to have reached a tipping point for the fanbase. As October approaches, patience is reportedly dwindling for the Dodgers' offense to perform at its expected level.