Tough Loss for Our Dodgers
Hey fellow Dodgers fans!
It was a nail-biter of a game against the Padres, but unfortunately, we fell short with a 1-2 loss. There were some captivating moments, especially in the 3rd inning when Alex Freeland launched a solo homer to put us on the board first. That was definitely a highlight moment and worth a cheer! 
Pitching and Defensive Play
Our pitching staff and fielders were in good form for most of the game. The Padres were struggling initially, and we kept key hitters like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado in check up until the 4th inning. It wasn't until then, that the Padres managed to break through with Tatis Jr. scoring and Machado following with a RBIs single, plus a sacrifice fly by Xander Bogaerts, giving them the lead.Opportunities Missed
We had several opportunities to bridge that 1-run gap. The 8th inning was another moment where we almost turned things around with Justin Dean's entry as a pinch runner and some strategic steals. However, a double play snuffed out that offensive advance. And in the 9th inning, with Mookie Betts at third and Freddie Freeman's single to right, hopes were high – but unfortunately, Teoscar Hernández struck out to end our rally.Regardless of this setback, let's look forward to bouncing back in the next game. Our Dodgers showed spirit and we're behind them all the way!
️ Keep the faith, Dodger Nation! Let's bring the energy for the next game and cheer our boys to victory! 
Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Padres (August 23rd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |