Dodgers waste Emmet Sheehan’s gem in stunning loss to Cubs
The Dodgers' bullpen imploded in a loss to the Cubs on Friday.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan reacts during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, April 24, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) Emmet Sheehan’s night started with a PitchCom issue. There weren’t many hiccups for the Dodgers starter after that.
But, somehow, Los Angeles still lost. Emmet Sheehan twirled a gem against the Cubs, but somehow, the Dodgers still lost. AP The 24-year-old right-hander dominated the red-hot Cubs on Friday, but a Dodgers bullpen implosion saddled Los Angeles with a stunning 6-4 defeat at Dodger Stadium.
Sheehan, who came into the outing with a 5. 85 ERA, struck out seven of the first nine batters he faced and appeared to have control of every one of his pitches. His fastball velocity — the subject of much consternation earlier this year — did dip from 95-96 mph to 92-93 mph in the fourth inning, though it came back up later.
Sheehan ultimately went 6 1/3 innings and tied his career-high with 10 strikeouts. He allowed just four hits and one walk. His pristine line, however, was scuffed up in the seventh, when Alex Vesia replaced him following a Moises Ballesteros base hit.