The Los Angeles Dodgers experienced their first loss of the 2025 season, falling 3-2 to the Philadelphia Phillies. This defeat marked a significant moment as they, alongside the San Diego Padres, had been the last undefeated teams. Notably, the Dodgers played without Freddie Freeman, who is on the injured list with a sprained ankle. Jesús Luzardo dominated on the mound for the Phillies, pitching seven shutout innings. Strong winds affected the Dodgers' performance, contributing to their inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities during the game.
Luzardo breezed through the middle innings as he needed just seven pitches in the third, nine pitches in the fourth and ten in the fifth.
Freeman aggravated his surgically-repaired ankle when he slipped in the shower at the beginning of the week.
The Dodgers were hurt in some part by strong wind blowing in, which affected fly balls leaving the park.
Luzardo got through seven shutout innings with eight strikeouts, firmly establishing his dominance on the mound.
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