The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled as of late, losing three straight games and now are in a highly competitive race for first place in the NL West with the rival San Diego Padres.

Now, they'll have to weather another stretch without their third baseman.

Muncy was a late scratch from the Dodgers' 6-5 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday after dealing with soreness in his right side during batting practice.