The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered their sixth consecutive loss and a second straight series sweep on Wednesday, falling to the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 in ten innings. Despite holding a 2-1 lead heading into the ninth, the Dodgers couldn't close out the game, ultimately succumbing to Milwaukee's late-inning surge.
A Game of Walks and Missed Opportunities
The Dodgers' offense struggled to string together hits throughout the game. In the fifth inning, they managed to score a run on the strength of three walks, a situation that in other circumstances might have led to a bigger inning. The seventh inning followed a similar pattern, with Los Angeles taking a one-run lead without generating a sustained offensive attack. The bottom of the order and Shohei Ohtani reached base, setting the stage for Mookie Betts to drive in a run with a sacrifice fly.
In those two scoring innings, the Dodgers loaded the bases with eight runners but only managed to push two across the plate. For eight and a half innings, this seemed like it might be enough, largely due to strong pitching. However, the lack of a comfortable lead proved costly when the Brewers strung together three singles against Dodgers closer Tanner Scott in the ninth, evening the score.
Glasnow's Solid Return Not Enough
Tyler Glasnow made his return to the mound after a diligent rehab assignment and delivered a strong performance. Despite some traffic in the second inning, where the Brewers loaded the bases, Glasnow managed to escape unscathed with a pop-up and a strikeout.
Glasnow pitched five innings, throwing 85 pitches, and allowed only one unearned run in the fifth. Jake Bauers walked to lead off the inning, advanced to second on a balk, and then scored after a throwing error by catcher Will Smith on a steal of third.
Ninth-Inning Collapse
While Scott's struggles in the ninth inning were somewhat unfortunate – only one of the three singles he allowed was hard-hit – they ultimately cost the Dodgers the game. A little more cushion would likely have resulted in a different outcome.
Tenth-Inning Struggles
After the Brewers tied the game, the Dodgers' bats went quiet in the tenth, with three strikeouts against Trevor Megill's overpowering fastball, which consistently clocked in over 100 mph. This set the stage for Milwaukee to win the game in the bottom of the tenth.
Kirby Yates entered the game in hopes of extending the contest, but Jackson Chourio delivered a walk-off RBI single with one out, sealing the victory for the Brewers.
Close Calls and Momentum Shifts
Adding to the frustration of the loss was the fact that many close calls seemed to go the Dodgers' way throughout the game. James Outman's fifth-inning walk came on a check-swing, and Shohei Ohtani benefited from questionable ball calls to earn his own walk. In the seventh, Will Smith threw out Caleb Durbin attempting to steal second. Despite these favorable moments, the Dodgers still couldn't secure the win.
Key Game Details
- Home Runs: None
- Winning Pitcher: Trevor Megill (2-2): 1 IP, 3 strikeouts
- Losing Pitcher: Kirby Yates (4-3): ⅓ IP, 1 hit, 1 unearned run
Looking Ahead
The Dodgers will travel to San Francisco to face the Giants at Oracle Park. The series opener is scheduled for Friday at 7:15 p.m. PT and will feature a pitching matchup between Dustin May and Logan Webb.
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