The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a tough stretch, dropping their fourth straight game with a 6-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. The team's offense struggled mightily, managing just four hits against Giants starter Adrian Houser—a pitcher the Dodgers have historically dominated. Entering the game, Houser carried a 12.34 ERA against Los Angeles over 11.2 innings, allowing 17 hits and 16 earned runs. But on Tuesday, he flipped the script, surrendering only three hits, three walks, and two earned runs while striking out four.
One bright spot was Shohei Ohtani, who ended a lengthy home run drought dating back to April 27 by going deep. Ohtani finished 2-for-4 with an RBI, a walk, and a strikeout, offering a glimpse of his elite form. However, the Dodgers are giving Ohtani Wednesday and Thursday off, hoping the break helps him reset amid a broader slump. The team is betting that time and space will allow their superstar to find his rhythm at the plate.
Beyond Ohtani, only Freddie Freeman and Tucker managed hits, combining for two knocks and three walks. The Dodgers went 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position and left eight men on base, a recurring theme in their recent struggles. On the mound, starter Yamamoto delivered a mixed performance—allowing three solo home runs while otherwise pitching effectively. But on a day when the offense was sputtering, those long balls proved costly.
Reliever Blake Treinen entered with runners on first and third and one out, only to allow two hits that blew the game open. The Dodgers mounted a late rally in the eighth, loading the bases with one out, but the offense once again came up short. It's a familiar story for a team that has shown flashes of brilliance but can't seem to string together consistent production.
Los Angeles will look to turn things around on Wednesday, May 13, when they face the Giants again. Ohtani is scheduled to take the mound, while Dalton Rushing will replace him in the lineup, aiming to inject some energy into a struggling order. For Dodgers fans, it's a chance to see their two-way star in action while hoping the bats finally wake up.