Game 88: The Dodgers have 99 problems, and Hyun-Jin Ryu was one Thursday.

Hyun-Jin Ryu

Hyun-Jin Ryu’s debut effort did not resemble his routinely stellar performances of 2013 and 2014 in a 6-0 loss to the San Diego Padres. (Keith Birmingham/Staff photographer)

The Dodgers are still waiting for the Hyun-Jin Ryu of 2013 and 2014 after his 2016 debut, a 6-0 loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Columnist Mark Whicker isn’t buying the Dodgers’ optimism over Ryu’s return.

The box score is here. The photo gallery is here.

Corey Seager doesn’t think the Home Run Derby on Monday will ruin his swing.

Pitching prospect Josh Sborz finds himself in a no-win situation of sorts.

What they were saying postgame:

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J.P. Hoornstra covers the Dodgers, Angels and Major League Baseball for the Orange County Register, Los Angeles Daily News, Long Beach Press-Telegram, Torrance Daily Breeze, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star-News, San Bernardino Sun, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Whittier Daily News and Redlands Daily Facts. Before taking the beat in 2012, J.P. covered the NHL for four years. UCLA gave him a degree once upon a time; when he graduated on schedule, he missed getting Arnold Schwarzenegger's autograph on his diploma by five months.