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Ohtani Goes Six Scoreless as Bullpen Collapse Forces Dodgers to Consider Changes

Manager Dave Roberts questioned his relievers' conviction, signaling roster pivots to stabilize late innings before the postseason.

Sep 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks base runner Tim Tawa (13) celebrates after scoring the winning run as Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott (66) and catcher Ben Rortvedt react in the ninth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Shohei Ohtani logged his longest outing since 2023 with six scoreless innings, eight strikeouts and a 101.2 mph peak fastball in a 5-4 walk-off loss at Arizona.
  • The Dodgers led 4-0 before the bullpen yielded five runs in three innings, with closer Tanner Scott giving up Geraldo Perdomo’s game-winning hit for his 10th blown save.
  • Roberts criticized the late-inning approach as overly cautious, calling it a sign pitchers are "scared" or "too careful" after repeated walks, hit batters and missed spots.
  • Rookie Roki Sasaki will be activated Wednesday to work out of the bullpen in his return from a shoulder injury as the club searches for reliable late relief.
  • Clayton Kershaw is being considered for a relief appearance as soon as Wednesday, and postseason rotation order remains undecided with Ohtani expected to start in the wild-card round as the NL West lead sits at 1.5 games with five to play.