Dodgers Notes: Assessing the Padres, Gavin Stone’s Season Ends, Edgardo Henriquez Debuts
The Dodgers lost 4-1 to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night, losing on a rare ninth-inning triple play when Miguel Rojas grounded out with runners on first and second and none out. That stranded Shohei Ohtani on deck as the game ended, and left the Padres to celebrate their playoff berth on the field at Dodger Stadium.
The good news? The Dodgers get two more chances to extend their lead over the second-place Padres Wednesday and Thursday.
Catch up on all the headlines you might have missed:
3 Reasons the Dodgers Ought to Worry About the Padres
Amid a series of heated Dodgers-Padres matchups, here are three pivotal reasons why the Dodgers need to be cautious about their nearest competitors in the NL West. From a superior Padres’ rotation and balanced lineup to their motivation to dethrone the Dodgers, this week’s games are crucial.
Dodgers Pitcher Gavin Stone’s Season is Officially Over
In disappointing news, promising Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone’s season has come to a premature end due to shoulder inflammation. The 25-year-old right-hander led the Dodgers in starts and innings this season but could not stay healthy when the team needed him most.
Former Dodgers Pitcher Designated For Assignment By AL Contenders
Former Dodgers reliever Shelby Miller finds himself in limbo after being designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers, a telling sign of the fluctuating fortunes in the world of major league baseball. Miller had a strong season for the Dodgers last year, but was unreliable in his first (and maybe only) season in Detroit.
Dodgers Call Up Edgardo Henriquez
The Dodgers added an enticing bullpen piece Tuesday by calling up Edgardo Henriquez, a 22-year-old pitcher known for his fiery fastball that has at times breached the 103-mph mark. Amid Stone’s season-ending injury, Henriquez’s arrival could be a game-changer as the Dodgers prepare for critical matchups in the postseason.
Dodgers Nation’s Top 10 Moments of the Week
From Mookie Betts’ thrilling catches to Shohei Ohtani’s history-making 50/50 season, the past week was filled with incredible moments that defined the thrill of baseball. This roundup captures the high points that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Dodgers Video of the Day
Dodgers Tweets of the Day
Photo Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Have you subscribed to our YouTube Channel yet? Subscribe and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Dodgers news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and more!
