"If you remove the Dodgers' offensive outburst in a wild-card romp over the Reds, Los Angeles has hit just .224 with a .372 slugging percentage in the postseason, well down from its regular-season numbers (.253 and .441). The Dodgers are hitting .201 against the Blue Jays over five games and just .200, without an extra-base hit, with runners in scoring position."
"The Dodgers flailed on offense for much of a 6-1 loss that put them on the brink with a 3-2 World Series deficit to the Toronto Blue Jays. After a historic 18-inning win over the Jays on Monday to grab a series lead, the Dodgers totaled only three runs in losses Tuesday and Wednesday. Slumps are never welcome but especially not when a team is so close to a second straight World Series crown."
The Los Angeles Dodgers' offense has struggled in the postseason, hitting .224 with a .372 slugging percentage compared to regular-season marks of .253 and .441. The team is batting .201 against the Toronto Blue Jays through five games and just .200 with runners in scoring position, without an extra-base hit. Game 5 featured a seven-inning outing by rookie Trey Yesavage, four hits, one walk and 15 strikeouts for the Dodgers. Defensive miscues and an early ambush of starter Blake Snell compounded the problems. The Dodgers must regain offensive form in Game 6 to avoid ending their title defense.
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