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Shaky defense the latest problem to afflict struggling Dodgers in loss to Mets

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws against the New York Mets in the second inning at Dodger Stadium on April 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

LOS ANGELES — In series losses to the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals at the start of this week’s nine-game homestand, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ struggles had followed a few recurring themes.

Their starting pitching wasn’t great. Their bullpen repeatedly stubbed its toe. And their top-heavy lineup teetered with everyone from Chris Taylor to Freddie Freeman scuffling to start the season.

If all that

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