With two on and two out in Game 5's fourth inning, Tommy Edman swung underneath a Trey Yesavage slider that stayed above the zone and dropped his head in disgust. His batted ball sailed high and fell harmlessly into the glove of Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez , halting an early threat against a budding ace who was just beginning to find his rhythm.

For weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers ' hitters had grown frustrated not just by an overall lack of production but by an inability to finish rallies. Edman's popup was merely the latest example. The Dodgers did not place another runner in scoring position on Wednesday, continuing a prolonged trend that has their season on the brink and many of their hitters confused.

Said Mookie Betts : "We've got to figure something out."

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