Dodgers Drop First Series as Bats Go Quiet Against Guardians

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Dodgers Drop First Series as Bats Go Quiet Against Guardians

The Dodgers lost 4-1 to Cleveland and dropped their first series after managing only five hits, three from Andy Pages. Gavin Williams struck out 10 across seven scoreless innings, while Shohei Ohtani killed a sixth-inning threat with a double play. Freddie Freeman’s ninth-inning homer avoided the shutout, but Los Angeles’ inconsistent offense again spoiled strong pitching support.

By Nischay Rathore

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