Despite injuries piling up all season long, the Los Angeles Dodgers had been able to maintain a lead in the NL West. But after the Los Angeles Angels extended the team’s losing streak to four straight games, the Dodgers dropped in the standings . LA is now a game behind San Diego as the teams begin a pivotal series Friday.

Justin Wrobleski allowed two eighth-inning runs to the Angels as the Dodgers’ bullpen collapsed in a demoralizing loss to the team’s crosstown rival. But help could soon be on the way after the latest Tanner Scott update.

Scott threw a 22-pitch simulated inning at Dodger stadium ahead of Friday evening’s matchup against San Diego, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. It marked the first time the All-Star closer faced live hitters since he was sidelined by injury.

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