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The Dodgers suffered another painful loss Wednesday night, falling to the St. Louis Cardinals in extra innings after squandering multiple leads during the game. The defeat marked a continuation of the offensive struggles that have plagued the team through August and into September, per staff coverage at Dodgers Blue.

This loss carries particular sting given what was previously set: the Dodgers had established a National League record for the most games played in a single season without going to extra innings. That streak is now over, and the manner of the loss—giving away leads—underscores the recurring theme of this stretch. The team has shown they can create offensive opportunities but cannot consistently capitalize on them or protect advantages once built.

For a roster that has championship aspirations heading into the final month of the regular season, this type of loss is exactly what you don’t want. Extra-inning defeats drain bullpen arms and carry a different psychological weight than blowouts. When you blow multiple leads in one game, it’s not a fluke—it’s a pattern. And we’re seeing that pattern repeat too often right now.

The positives from the game—the article mentions there were some—matter less when the final score is a loss. That’s the hard truth. The Dodgers need to stop finding creative ways to lose and start finishing games. With a month left, every game feels bigger than the last.

Source(s): Staff (Dodgers Blue) | First reported: September 3, 2026 5:15 AM UTC

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