Houston Astros Defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 18-1 in Worst Dodger Stadium Loss

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered their worst-ever loss at Dodger Stadium, falling 18-1 to the Houston Astros in a series opener between two division leaders. Astros' Jose Altuve, one of the remaining players from the controversial 2017 World Series team, hit two home runs, drove in five runs, and reached base five times despite being booed and called a 'cheater' by Dodgers fans due to the Astros' sign-stealing scandal. The Astros dominated the game, including a 10-run sixth inning highlighted by Victor Caratini's grand slam and Altuve's three-run homer, marking the most runs the Dodgers have allowed in an inning since 1999. Christian Walker also had a strong performance with multiple hits and a home run, extending his home run streak at Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles' pitching struggled, with rookie Ben Casparius giving up six runs in three innings and reliever Noah Davis allowing 10 runs in just over an inning. This loss marks a significant setback for the Dodgers, who have lost only twice in their last 11 games, while the Astros continue their strong season with nine wins in 11 games.