Overview

• Shohei Ohtani struck out eight over six scoreless innings on 91 pitches, his longest start since 2023, positioning him to start in the Wild Card Series.
• Los Angeles surrendered five runs over the final three innings in a 5-4 walk-off loss to Arizona, with Geraldo Perdomo delivering the game-winning hit.
• Closer Tanner Scott recorded his 10th blown save of the season, leading MLB, after a hit-by-pitch and a four-pitch walk set up the ninth-inning rally.
• Roberts criticized his relievers for pitching "scared" or "too careful" and is considering using Clayton Kershaw in relief to stabilize late innings.
• Rookie Roki Sasaki is set to be activated Wednesday as a bullpen option as the Dodgers seek answers with their NL West lead down to 1.5 games.