Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched well, but the Dodgers’ reliever Blake Treinen turned the game into a disaster after taking over in the late innings. In the top of the seventh, with a slim lead, Treinen allowed four runs on three hits and a walk, including a crushing three-run homer that sent the crowd into silence. TV cameras caught Yamamoto sitting dejectedly in the dugout, chewing on his glove in disbelief.
The meltdown was the latest in a string of bullpen failures for Los Angeles, which has seen its once-dominant relief corps become a major weakness. Fans on social media erupted, with many calling for the team to part ways with Treinen. “That was pure garbage,” one user wrote. “It’s time to cut bait.”
Manager Dave Roberts defended his reliever after the game, saying the entire staff needs to step up. “One bad outing doesn’t define a season, but we can’t keep making excuses,” he said. The Dodgers lost 6-4, allowing the Giants to take the series opener.
