Tough Battle in Kansas City
Well Dodgers fans, it was an absolute rollercoaster in Kansas City. Despite battling hard, the Boys in Blue couldn't quite pull off the win against the Royals. The final score was 9-5 in favor of Kansas City. But hey, we saw some fight left in our team till the very end, and that kind of spirit can never be discounted!
Early Struggles and Royals' Rally
The bats started cold for our Dodgers, with both Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts striking out early. It was a tough day at the plate for them as the Royals secured an early lead. Maikel Garcia sparked Kansas City's momentum with a two-RBI double in the third inning. Vinnie Pasquantino further extended their lead with a three-run homer in the fifth, which ultimately piled up the pressure against us.
Freeman's Solo Homer and Late Surge
Despite the struggles, Freddie Freeman absolutely crushed a solo home run in the seventh inning to remind everyone why he's one of the best in the game!
As we headed into the ninth inning, our Dodgers mounted a late comeback attempt with Enrique Hernández and Andy Pages sparking life into our lineup. They both helped cut down the lead, but unfortunately, it wasn't enough to bridge the gap. Final verdict, a respectable fight to finish the game at 9-5.Looking Ahead
Sure, the scoreboard didn't read in our favor today, but there were some encouraging signs of resilience from the squad. We will need Ohtani and Betts to shake off this game and get back to their best next time out. Keep your Dodgers spirit up, fans! Sometimes, it's simply not our day, but we'll come back stronger. Can't wait for the next one!
Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Royals (June 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 1 |