MLB Standings: Red Sox back in first, Cubs holding on
National League West
Los Angeles Dodgers (79-32, .712, – GB)
Last Week: 2-1 at Braves, 3-0 at Mets
- Home Record: 47-13
- Road Record: 32-19
- Runs Scored: 569
- Runs Allowed: 365
- Run Differential: +204
- Streak: Won 4
- Last 10: 9-1
Colorado Rockies (64-48, .571, 15.5 GB)
Last Week: 2-1 vs. Mets, 2-1 vs. Phillies
- Home Record: 35-21
- Road Record: 29-27
- Runs Scored: 593
- Runs Allowed: 543
- Run Differential: +50
- Streak: Lost 1
- Last 10: 6-4
Arizona Diamondbacks (63-48, .568, 16 GB)
Last Week: 2-1 at Cubs, 1-2 at Giants
- Home Record: 36-18
- Road Record: 27-30
- Runs Scored: 554
- Runs Allowed: 440
- Run Differential: +114
- Streak: Lost 2
- Last 10: 5-5
San Diego Padres (49-61, .445, 29.5 GB)
Last Week: 1-1 vs. Twins, 1-2 at Pirates
- Home Record: 29-27
- Road Record: 20-34
- Runs Scored: 420
- Runs Allowed: 555
- Run Differential: -135
- Streak: Lost 1
- Last 10: 6-4
San Francisco Giants (44-69, .389, 36 GB)
Last Week: 2-1 vs. Athletics, 2-1 vs. Diamondbacks
- Home Record: 25-31
- Road Record: 19-38
- Runs Scored: 453
- Runs Allowed: 559
- Run Differential: -106
- Streak: Won 2
- Last 10: 4-6
The Dodgers just keep getting better. After building the best pitching staff in baseball, Los Angeles added the best available pitcher before the trade deadline in Yu Darvish. The right-hander was lights-out in his first start with the club last week, picking up a win after tossing seven scoreless innings. Darvish allowed just three hits and one walk while striking out 10 against the Mets Friday.
Hyun-Jin Ryu was even better in his start Sunday. Ryu held the Mets to just one hit over seven scoreless frames. He struck out eight without a walk to earn the win. Ryu also tossed seven scoreless innings last Sunday against the Giants, and has a 0.95 ERA in three starts since returning from the DL July 24.