After five consecutive one-run games, the Dodgers on Sunday closed out the homestand with a literal one-run game on offense. Unfortunately for them, the Baltimore Orioles scored a dozen runs, romping through Los Angeles in a 12-1 victory.
Emmet Sheehan allowed half of those 12 runs while recording only 10 outs. The big blows were solo home runs by Taylor Ward and Colton Cowser.
Relievers Jonathan Hernández and Chayce McDermott also each allowed a home run and combined to allow the other six runs.
Not much else to say about this one, other than it’s the first time the Dodgers lost consecutive games since May 9-12.
Sunday particulars
Home runs: Taylor Ward (4), Colton Cowser (8), Pete Alonso (18), Blaze Alexander (3)
WP — Brandon Young (6-2): 5 IP, 5 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, 5 strikeouts
LP — Emmet Sheehan (3-5): 3 1/3 IP, 8 hits, 6 runs, 3 walks, 4 strikeouts
Up next
The Dodgers continue their dalliance with the American League, heading to Minneapolis to face the Twins beginning Monday night (4:40 p.m. PT, SportsNet LA), the fourth consecutive interleague foe for Los Angeles. Left-hander Eric Lauer starts on the mound for the Dodgers in the series opener.
