The Dodgers Rediscover Their Form
On Friday night, the Dodgers finally displayed the prowess we expect from them, although it came too late as they were down by six runs.
For the first time in a week, the league’s top offense managed to showcase their skills, exposing San Francisco Giants starter Logan Webb to one of his worst outings this season, much to the dismay of Giants fans at Oracle Park.
Unfortunately, even with their resurgence, the Dodgers were unable to overcome an early six-run deficit, leading to an 8-7 loss against their rivals. This added to their woes, marking a seven-game losing streak—the longest for the Dodgers since September 2017.
Friday’s game seemed to favor the Giants, given the contrasting quality of starting pitchers. The matchup featured Webb, a seasoned All-Star who has often bested the Dodgers, versus Dustin May, a promising Dodgers pitcher still seeking to fulfill his potential in this healthy big-league season.
For a while, the game remained competitive, showcasing the back-and-forth nature typical of recent encounters between these two teams. The Dodgers briefly took the lead in the third thanks to Shohei Ohtani, who hit a home run that secured the eighth splash-down in Oracle Park’s history for a Dodger player.
However, May faltered, allowing seven runs in under five innings as the Giants took command, eventually leading 8-2. While the Dodgers’ bats finally sparked to life, it was too late to change the outcome of the game. Even with a strong effort in the sixth and seventh innings, the Dodgers couldn’t convert their chances, ultimately coming up short.
With the division lead now narrowed to four games, the Dodgers find themselves in a precarious position as they approach the All-Star break. While the offense showed signs of life, it was not enough to end their losing streak.
