The Big Concern Behind the Dodgers’ Series Loss to the Marlins

The Los Angeles Dodgers just learned the hard way that even elite pitching won’t win you games without an offense to accompany it, dropping two of three games against the Miami Marlins . After taking the first game 5-4, the Dodgers fell 2-1 and 3-2, squandering strong pitching performances by Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow. In both of those losses, the Dodgers had chances to tie or win the game with runners on base in the late innings.

Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) challenges a last play of the game during the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Kyle Tucker pulled through with a walk-off single in the first game, but the Boys in Blue were unable to convert those chances in the other two. After the third game on Wednesday, manager Dave Roberts and Dodgers stars sounded off on what’s going on with their bats.

Freddie Freeman says hitting must catch up to pitching In the clubhouse after the game, Freddie Freeman told reporters that the whole team has “been going through it” at the plate. Freeman was among those who struggled the most on Wednesday, going 0-for-5. He also grounded into the game-ending double play.

“Luckily, we have really, really good pitching, and that’s kind of where we’re at right now,” he said, as shared by Fredo Cervantes of The Sporting Tribune . “We were good at the beginning of the season offensively, but we’re going through it right now. Our pitching has been amazing.