Dodgers bats fall flat, drop finale to Marlins 3-2

TL;DR

The Dodgers lost to the Marlins 3-2, failing to secure a walk-off win. Despite a strong performance from Tyler Glasnow, the Dodgers could not capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Key points

Dodgers lost 3-2 to the Marlins
Tyler Glasnow struck out nine batters
Liam Hicks and Esteury Ruiz hit home runs for Miami
Dodgers failed to hit a home run during the series
Next game is against the Cardinals in St. Louis

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Los Angeles , CA - April 29: Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) walks back to the dugout after striking out during the first inning of a MLB game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Los Angeles , CA. (Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES— The Dodgers had a chance to walk off the Miami Marlins and take the series on Wednesday, but failed to do so again as the Dodgers lost 3-2. After both Tyler Glasnow and Sandy Alcantara completed a scoreless first inning, Miami struck first again in the top of the second as Liam Hicks drilled his second home run of the series to deep right field, putting the Marlins up 1-0. Max Muncy led off the bottom second with a ringing double to center field just past the diving Jakob Marsee. Alcantara was an out away from preserving the lead until skied one high on the infield that was misplayed by shortstop , allowing Muncy to score and tie the game. Glasnow settled into a nice groove after the home run from Hicks, as he managed to strike out six batters in a row from the second through fourth innings. He was an out away from completing five innings with the tie intact after picking off going for second, but the former Dodger ’s first hit as a Marlin traveled over the left field wall to give Miami the lead again. Glasnow was once again an out away from completing six innings after striking out his ninth hitter, but he was pulled after 5 2/3 innings while tossing 92 pitches. Wednesday was Glasnow’s first non-quality start since April 10 where he allowed four runs over six innings against the . Despite a season-low in innings, it was the second consecutive start and third time this season where he struck out at least nine hitters. Alcantara continued to hold the Dodgers in check until they rallied in the bottom of the sixth inning, highlighted by a game-tying single from to get Tyler Glasnow off the hook for the loss.

Q&A

What was the final score of the Dodgers vs Marlins game on April 29, 2026?

The final score was 3-2 in favor of the Miami Marlins.

Who hit home runs for the Marlins in the game against the Dodgers?

Liam Hicks and Esteury Ruiz hit home runs for the Miami Marlins.

What was Tyler Glasnow's performance like in the game against the Dodgers?

Tyler Glasnow pitched 5 2/3 innings, striking out nine batters but allowed two runs.

What are the Dodgers' upcoming games after the loss to the Marlins?

The Dodgers will face the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game series starting on Friday.