Clayton McCullough's return to Dodger Stadium was met with warm receptions, including a heartfelt embrace from Mookie Betts and a pregame ceremony honoring his contributions to the Dodgers' 2024 World Series victory. However, the game took a different turn as the Dodgers narrowly defeated his new team, the Miami Marlins, with a final score of 7-6.

The Dodgers initially secured a 5-0 lead, featuring stellar performances from Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Teoscar Hernández, whose two-run homer marked his ninth of the season. But the Marlins staged a stunning comeback, highlighted by a grand slam from Dane Myers that tied the game at five. Despite several missed opportunities to extend their lead, the Dodgers clinched the victory in the 10th inning with a walk-off single from Tommy Edman.