Hernández: Dodgers' World Series Hopes Are Getting Smaller
The Los Angeles Dodgers, once considered the favorites to win the World Series, are starting to see their lead shrink. And a big reason why? The struggles of star pitcher Julio Urías.
Urías, who was supposed to be the ace of the pitching staff, has been inconsistent lately. He's given up too many runs, and his ERA is starting to climb. This has put a lot of pressure on the rest of the Dodgers' pitching staff to step up and fill the void.
The Dodgers are still a strong team, but they can't afford to have Urías struggling. He's the guy they need to be dominant if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Can Urías Turn Things Around?
Urías is still young, but he needs to find his groove again. It’s no secret he’s gotta pitch better, and soon. The Dodgers don't have time for him to figure it out.
The World Series is still within reach, but the Dodgers need to start winning consistently. They need Urías to be the pitcher everyone expects him to be. If he can turn things around, the Dodgers will be a scary team to face in the playoffs. But if he continues to struggle, their World Series hopes could be dashed.
The Rest of the Team Needs to Step Up
It's not all on Urías, though. The Dodgers need to get more production from the rest of the team. They've been relying too much on their star players, and it's starting to show.
The Dodgers need to find some consistency if they want to make a serious run. They need to be able to win games even when Urías isn't on top of his game. They've gotta have that winning mentality and keep their heads up.