Dodgers Bullpen Falters in Loss to Guardians

The Los Angeles Dodgers, reigning World Series champions, lost 7-4 to the Cleveland Guardians after their bullpen gave up five runs in the eighth inning, erasing a strong start by Clayton Kershaw and dropping their record to 34-22. Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy had provided early home runs, but the Dodgers could not hold their lead amid ongoing bullpen struggles. The Guardians, who replaced injured starter Slade Cecconi with Kolby Allard, capitalized on the Dodgers' late collapse, with Daniel Schneemann hitting a key three-run homer. Ohtani remains a standout player, leading the league in home runs and preparing for a mid-July return to pitching after elbow surgery. The Dodgers now face a tough stretch in their schedule and look to regain momentum. Yoshinobu Yamamoto has also delivered notable performances for the Dodgers in recent games against Cleveland.