Dodgers struggle late in loss to Red Sox despite Irvin's innings

The Los Angeles Dodgers fell 9-4 to the Boston Red Sox on July 31, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Cole Irvin, recalled from Triple-A, provided six innings of relief, stabilizing the bullpen. Although the Dodgers overcame an early deficit with a two-run homer from Shohei Ohtani, they faltered in the seventh inning, where Boston regained control. The defeat puts the Dodgers at 69-41 for the season.

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