The Los Angeles Dodgers' quest for an undefeated season ended with a 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, bringing their record to 8-1. The team struggled with baserunning errors, heavily criticized by manager Dave Roberts. Notably, star player Shohei Ohtani was caught stealing in a crucial moment, risking outs while Mookie Betts was at bat. Despite a late two-run homer from Tommy Edman, the Dodgers were unable to clinch the win. Roberts stated the importance of playing smart on the bases to maintain their competitive edge.
"When you give a good team outs and shorten the game," manager Dave Roberts said, "then it's hard to win. It's hard to beat a good team.
"With Shohei in that situation, you've got to make sure you're safe," Roberts said. "Realmuto is one of the best throwers in the game. When you're down three with Mookie at the plate, you've got to make sure you're safe if you're going to go."
"We hate losing but I think it does go to how we play," Roberts said. "Giving those guys three outs on the bases, it's hard to win when..."
Tommy Edman hit a two-run homer, his fifth already this season, with no outs against Phillies reliever Jordan Romano to make it 3-2, as the Dodgers avoided being shut out for the first time since July 26.
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