Dodgers struggle offensively in 7-1 loss to Athletics in Sacramento
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:51 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers fell to the Oakland Athletics 7-1 in Sacramento on July 1. Charlie Barnes, recalled from Triple-A, pitched seven innings, allowing seven runs. The Dodgers' only run came from Freddie Freeman's home run in the third inning. Despite the loss, the Dodgers completed a successful 7-2 road trip, now heading home for a critical series against the San Diego Padres.
- •Charlie Barnes allowed seven runs over seven innings.
- •Freddie Freeman hit his 14th home run of the season.
- •Dodgers managed only five hits in the game.
- •Oakland's Jonah Heim hit a solo home run to open the scoring.
- •Dodgers return home for a four-game series against the Padres.
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — Charlie Barnes eats seven innings as Dodgers fall to A's
"SACRAMENTO — Before the Dodgers boarded their flight back to Los Angeles, they could at least take comfort in one thing: the mission of this road trip was accomplished.
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