In a disappointing turn, the Los Angeles Dodgers experienced a 9-5 defeat against the Kansas City Royals, ending their five-game winning streak. Shohei Ohtani delivered his longest pitching start of the season, throwing two scoreless innings and clocking a fastball at 101.7 mph, a personal best. However, reliever Ben Casparius struggled, allowing the Royals to take the lead. Defensive errors further compounded the Dodgers’ troubles as key mistakes led to additional runs. Despite opportunities against Royals' pitcher Seth Lugo, who struck out eight, the Dodgers couldn't capitalize, illustrating their struggle throughout the game.
Ohtani's performance included a new career high pitching speed at 101.7 mph, but the Dodgers ultimately fell to the Royals due to defensive errors.
Despite setting a personal record with eight strikeouts, Seth Lugo walked five batters, showcasing some inconsistency amid solid pitching.
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