The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the final game of their four-game set to the Milwaukee Brewers, losing the series after scoring just two runs in the finale.
The Dodgers’ offense struggled to get runs on the board all series, and had just five hits in the final game of the set. Tarik Skubal had another strong outing for the Dodgers, though still hasn’t quite shown his Cy Young-caliber talent in a Dodgers uniform just yet.
Skubal threw six innings despite a difficult start to the game, allowing just two runs on seven hits while striking out seven batters as well. He threw 109 pitches on the day, which is the most he has thrown all season.
The Brewers got on the board first in the second inning, loading the bases after Skubal issued two walks in the frame. With two outs, Luis Lara grounded a ball to Mookie Betts at shortstop, though Tommy Edman failed to bring in Betts’ toss as a run scored.
Max Muncy stepped up once again for the Dodgers two innings later, hitting a solo home run to tie the score at one to celebrate his 10 years of MLB service time.
The Dodgers’ lead didn’t last long, though, as back-to-back hits from the Brewers in the top of the fifth inning restored their one-run lead. Skubal exited the game for the seventh inning, making room for the bullpen, but their struggles continued as well.
Jackson Chourio hit a two-out single off of Edgardo Henriquez in the seventh, and Jake Bauers doubled off of Alex Vesia to bring him home in the following at-bat. Andrew Vaught kept the hit parade going with a single of his own to score Bauers.
Kyle Tucker dropped a fly ball in right field in the ninth, leading to the Brewers loading the bases. Tommy Edman failed to come up with a ground ball, and two more runs came across.
Andy Pages put a consolation run on the board for the Dodgers in the bottom of the ninth, hitting a solo home run, but no more runs followed as the Dodgers lost their 51st game of the season. LA has a good chance for a pick-me-up in their next series, as they travel to Denver to face the Colorado Rockies Monday.
The first game of that series comes Monday at 5:40 p.m. PT.