Dodgers struggle offensively in loss to Athletics in series finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:43 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Oakland Athletics, 7-1, on July 1. The Dodgers only recorded five hits and managed their lone run in the third inning with a home run by Freddie Freeman. The Athletics took the lead in the fourth inning and added another run in the fifth as Jonah Heim and Shea Langeliers contributed homers. Charlie Barnes pitched seven innings for the Dodgers, surrendering all seven runs. The team will face the San Diego Padres next as they continue their season.
- •Dodgers managed only five hits in the loss against the Athletics.
- •Freddie Freeman hit a solo home run in the third inning.
- •The A's scored multiple runs in the fourth and fifth innings.
- •Charlie Barnes pitched seven innings, allowing seven runs.
- •Dodgers open a four-game series against the Padres next.
- 4:43 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Can’t Finish Sweep, Offense Stagnates in Series Finale
"The Los Angeles dropped the final game of a three-game series against the Athletics, failing to generate much offense as they lost, 7-1.
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