Some people think the Dodgers can challenge for the all-time wins record of 116. As they continue that quest, they are going to want to forget this one.

The Dodgers have now lost three consecutive series for the first time since last April, when they endured a similar early-season swoon. In that stretch, they have barely averaged three runs per game and are batting .218 as a team. And, half a month into the season, their struggles at the plate have given them their first big problem to address.