Dodgers Started Strong, But Couldn't Deliver
Well, Dodgers family, today's game against the Chicago Cubs was a tough one. We went up against a solid Cubs team at home, but our bats were unusually silent throughout the game. Our guys had some make-or-break opportunities, especially in the early stages, but couldn't quite get those breakthroughs we needed to turn the tide.Key Performances: Ohtani Showed Glimpses
We can't ignore the performances of some key players, though. Shohei Ohtani started off brilliantly with a single to right, and even managed to steal second base in the first inning! Teoscar Hernández was another highlight, reaching on an infield single that helped advance Ohtani to third base. Unfortunately, this early promise didn’t translate into any scores for us.
A Struggle For Our Pitchers
Our pitching started off pretty tight, but it became harder to contain the Cubs in the later innings. Miguel Rojas and Nick Casparius had an especially rough time in the later stages, with Cubs scoring multiple runs in both the seventh and ninth innings. For our bullpen, it was a day to forget, as Carson Kelly and Miguel Amaya took full advantage, hitting key home runs to widen the gap further.Looking Ahead
This 16-0 loss is a bitter pill to swallow, but let's keep our heads up, Dodgers fans! Our team will bounce back stronger. We still have several games left in the season, so let’s continue rallying behind our boys and creating that iconic Dodger Stadium atmosphere. Go Dodgers!
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Dodgers (April 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 0 |