Los Angeles Dodgers' slugger Max Muncy addresses the team's struggles following Tuesday night's loss to the Los Angeles Angels, resulting in the San Diego Padres sharing first place in the National Le

As recently as July 3, the Los Angeles Dodgers were sitting on a comfortable nine-game lead in the NL West. The defending World Series champs had won four straight games and 15 of their last 18 games despite having a full 13-man pitching staff on the injured list and getting something less than superstar play from Mookie Betts.

Just six weeks ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers looked destined to run away with the National League West division title yet again, and it appeared no team was going to be a threat.