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Dodgers Honor Kershaw but Fall to Diamondbacks, 5-4

9/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Dodgers honored Clayton Kershaw's career but lost to the Diamondbacks, 5-4, despite a 4-0 lead.
Tanner Scott recorded his 10th blown save, the highest in MLB this season.
Shohei Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts, but the bullpen struggled late.
Teoscar Hernández hit his 25th home run and drove in three runs.
The Dodgers' NL West lead over the Padres is now 1.5 games, increasing playoff pressure.

History

Historical Context

The Los Angeles Dodgers, who relocated from Brooklyn in 1958, celebrated their 50th anniversary in Los Angeles during the 2014 season, achieving a 94-68 record. Clayton Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, exemplifies the team's legacy, while bullpen struggles, highlighted by Tanner Scott's 10 blown saves, underscore the ongoing challenges in maintaining postseason success.

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Story summary

The Dodgers honored Clayton Kershaw's career but lost to the Diamondbacks, 5-4, despite a 4-0 lead.
Tanner Scott recorded his 10th blown save, the highest in MLB this season.
Shohei Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts, but the bullpen struggled late.
Teoscar Hernández hit his 25th home run and drove in three runs.
The Dodgers' NL West lead over the Padres is now 1.5 games, increasing playoff pressure.

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