Dodgers Drop Series as Offensive Struggles Continue

Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

LA immediately struck back, as Max Muncy hit a leadoff double against Sandy Alcantara and was driven in by left fielder Alex Call, who popped up a pitch on the infield which dropped due to the sun.

Both teams stayed quiet until the fifth inning, when the Marlins reclaimed their lead with another solo homer—this time off the bat of former Dodger Esteury Ruiz.

The Dodgers didn’t stay down, though, and capitalized in a big situation—something they failed to do in Tuesday’s loss. Dalton Rushing smacked a single to right field after Kyle Tucker’s leadoff double in the bottom of the sixth to level the game.

LA couldn’t keep the offense going, though, and the Marlins capitalized on the quiet Dodgers bats. Xavier Edwards singled to start the bottom of the eighth, and advanced to second the following batter after a groundout. Javier Sanoja singled to right field, scoring Edwards shortly after.

The Dodgers threatened to tie the game in the ninth with runners on second and third and one out, but and intentional walk from Shohei Ohtani and a grounder into an unorthodox double play to end the game.

With the loss, the Dodgers are now level with the San Diego Padres at the top of the division, and will need to see the result of their rivals’ game to know whether or not they’ll remain atop the NL West. They get an off day following the series, and will look to recuperate against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday at 5:15 p.m. PT.

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