Home Struggles: Dodgers Fall 10-7 to Twins in Error-Filled Battle at Dodger Stadium

⚾ Strong Start by Yamamoto, But No Early Support

Yoshinobu Yamamoto opened the game on a strong note, retiring the first three Twins batters, including two strikeouts. However, the second inning unraveled due to costly defensive mistakes. A throwing error by Miguel Rojas and a sharp two-run double by Christian Vázquez allowed Minnesota to take an early 3-0 lead.

💥 Dodgers Rally: Andy Pages Delivers the Equalizer

After three quiet innings, the Dodgers came alive in the bottom of the fourth. With two men on base, Andy Pages blasted his 19th home run of the season, tying the game 3-3. The crowd erupted, and for a brief moment, momentum seemed to shift in favor of Los Angeles.

⚠️ Costly Sixth Inning: Walks and Errors Open the Floodgates

The sixth inning proved disastrous. The Twins loaded the bases once again and capitalized on three consecutive walks and a throwing error by pitcher Edgardo Henriquez, scoring three runs with barely any contact. Minnesota pulled ahead 9-5, putting the game out of reach.

💪 Late Push and Ohtani’s Home Run

In the ninth, with two outs, Shohei Ohtani crushed his 36th home run of the season to deep left-center, bringing the Dodgers closer at 10-7. Unfortunately, the late surge fell short as Will Smith struck out to end the game. Despite nine hits and bursts of offense, L.A. couldn't overcome its defensive miscues.

📉 Conclusion: Missed Execution and Defensive Lapses

The Dodgers failed to capitalize on their offensive chances and were heavily punished for their two defensive errors and eight issued walks. Strong offensive showings by Pages and Ohtani weren’t enough to mask the bullpen's struggles and sloppy play. As July winds down, the team will need to clean things up to stay in the playoff hunt.