Dodgers Manager Vows to Get Team Back on Track After Guardians Series Loss

Dave Roberts says the Dodgers will 'get in the groove' for their upcoming games after a 1-2 series defeat against the Cleveland Guardians.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:03am

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The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered an unexpected 1-2 series loss against the Cleveland Guardians to start the season, despite having a 4-2 record after six games. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the team's hitting woes and vowed to get the squad 'in the groove' for their upcoming games against the Washington Nationals and Toronto Blue Jays.

Why it matters

The Dodgers' loss to the Guardians comes after the team's struggles at the plate last postseason, raising early concerns about their offensive production. However, it's still early in the season, giving the Dodgers time to regain their form and make another run at the World Series title.

The details

In the series against the Guardians, the Dodgers' bullpen struggled in the first game, and their offense was unable to bail out the pitching staff in the final game. Several key Dodgers hitters, including Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, are currently batting at or below .250 this season.

  • The Dodgers swept the Arizona Diamondbacks in their first series of the year.
  • The Dodgers then lost 1-2 to the Cleveland Guardians in their next series.
  • The Dodgers' next games will be a three-game set against the Washington Nationals, followed by a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

The players

Dave Roberts

The manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who vowed to get the team 'in the groove' after their series loss to the Guardians.

Roki Sasaki

A Dodgers pitcher who made his first start of the year in the series against the Guardians.

Shohei Ohtani

A Dodgers hitter who is currently batting at or below .250 this season.

Freddie Freeman

A Dodgers hitter who is currently batting at or below .250 this season.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto

A Dodgers pitcher who allowed two more runs in the final game against the Guardians.

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What they’re saying

“I think that we'll get our groove.”

— Dave Roberts, Dodgers Manager

What’s next

The Dodgers will look to bounce back in their upcoming three-game series against the Washington Nationals, followed by a three-game set against the Toronto Blue Jays.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' early-season struggles at the plate are a concern, but it's still early in the season, and the team has time to regain their offensive form and make another run at the World Series title. Manager Dave Roberts is confident the team will 'get in the groove' for their upcoming games.