Welcome to second place: Tumbling Dodgers are swept by the Angels
Briefly

The Dodgers faced a historic defeat, being swept in a six-game series against the Angels for the first time in history. Leading by a run entering the eighth inning, the bullpen faltered, and the team could not withstand late-game pressure. Manager Dave Roberts had limited options due to his struggling bullpen. This loss was their fourth straight and dropped them from first place in the National League West. Shohei Ohtani's return marked a significant moment, but it was overshadowed by the team's continuous struggles, leading to disappointment and frustration.
Despite being ahead in the eighth inning, the Dodgers' bullpen faltered, leading to a sixth defeat in a six-game series against the Angels.
Manager Dave Roberts struggled with a scuffling bullpen, relying on pitchers who, under normal circumstances, would not have been given such responsibilities.
The loss marked the Dodgers' fourth consecutive defeat and pushed them out of first place in the National League West for the first time since April.
Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound was a highlight, but even his efforts could not prevent the Dodgers from experiencing another disappointing loss.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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