A Tough Loss in San Francisco
Dodgers fans, what an emotional rollercoaster of a game we experienced tonight against our long-time rivals, the San Francisco Giants! Our boys battled hard, but ultimately fell short with a close 8-7 loss. The energy at Oracle Park was palpable, and while we're a little bummed by the outcome, there's plenty to be proud of.
️Early Dominance and Ohtani's Heroics
The start of the game had us biting our nails as the Giants took a 1-0 lead with a homer by Willy Adames in the second inning. But then, we got a taste of one-man-show magic as Shohei Ohtani turned the tide for us in the third inning. Ohtani's 410-foot homer to right field brought Hyeseong Kim, who had just stolen second, home, giving us a 2-1 lead!
Giants Pull Ahead
Unfortunately, the fourth and fifth innings were brutal
, with the Giants capitalizing on their opportunities. Jung Hoo Lee's triple in the fourth pushed them ahead, and by the end of the fifth, we were looking at an 8-2 deficit. Despite a tough patch, our bullpen did manage to contain the damage afterwards and keep us within striking distance. 
Valiant Comeback Efforts
Our boys never gave up, though! In the top of the sixth, Teoscar Hernández and Michael Conforto ignited a rally, reducing the gap to 8-6 with clutch hits, including a bomb by Conforto that soared 416 feet! The heart-pounding action carried into the seventh, as Mookie Betts scored on a single from Will Smith, making it 8-7 and giving us hope for a comeback.
️Close But Not Quite
Our final shot in the ninth inning had us on the edge of our seats. Betts singled, and Esteury Ruiz, coming in as a pinch runner, stole second, setting the stage for a potential tying opportunity. However, a double play frustratingly ended our rally and sealed the game. What a battle!
Looking Ahead
It's always tough to lose to the Giants, but this tight game reminded us of the resilience and talent of our roster. Let's keep our heads up, stay positive, and look forward to getting back on track in the next one. Go Dodgers!
Dodger faithful, what plays stood out to you the most this game? Let's chat!
Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Giants (July 12th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 |