Rangers Edge Dodgers 4-3 on Walk-Off Homer by Adolis García

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a 4-3 walk-off loss to the Texas Rangers, despite a strong outing from rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki, who pitched a season-long six innings with two runs allowed and showed continued development despite a noticeable drop in fastball velocity. Kyle Higashioka was a key contributor for Texas, hitting a two-run homer in the third inning to put the Rangers ahead early. The Dodgers rallied in the fourth with a two-run homer by Freddie Freeman and a go-ahead double from Max Muncy, but ultimately could not hold the lead as veteran reliever Kirby Yates gave up a walk-off home run to Adolis García in the ninth. Sasaki, though still seeking his first MLB win, demonstrated growth by mixing his fastball, splitter, and slider effectively, and benefited from mentorship within the Dodgers’ clubhouse. The bullpen, shorthanded due to injuries, was unable to secure the victory for Sasaki. Despite the disappointing loss, Sasaki's progress and the team's resilience were notable storylines from the game.