The Los Angeles Dodgers faced a historic defeat at home, losing to the Houston Astros 18-1, marking their largest loss ever at Dodger Stadium. This disastrous game saw the Astros hit a season-high five homers, including a grand slam. Jose Altuve was the standout performer, going 3-for-3 with two home runs, four runs, and five RBIs, contributing to a staggering 10-run inning for Houston. The Dodgers' pitching struggled significantly, with Noah Davis allowing ten earned runs in just over an inning, raising his ERA to a dismal 19.50. In contrast, the Dodgers only managed to score once, with Will Smith hitting a solo homer. Christian Walker continued his dominance at Dodger Stadium, hitting a home run for the sixth consecutive game.

As the Dodgers look to bounce back, they have the exciting prospect of Shohei Ohtani taking the mound against Framber Valdez in the series second game. Ohtani's return from UCL surgery adds a layer of intrigue as fans hope for a dramatic turnaround after such a disheartening loss.