Dodgers bullpen collapse costs them a 9-6 defeat to the Phillies after a sharp start from their rotation and a big late surge by Philadelphia. Ohtani carried the offense early and joined a select club with 50 homers in consecutive seasons, while the Dodgers briefly tied it before a six-run sixth swung the momentum to Philly. The comeback featured Harper’s hustle, Marsh’s key homer, and a late rally that extended LA’s home skid to five against the Phillies.

With Snell lined up to finish the series against Luzardo, LA looks foranswers as the Padres pace- chase tightens in the division. This game underscored the volatility of bullpen games and the big-picture arc of Ohtani’s power, delivering a fantasy-friendly jumble of power, control, and late-inning leverage for the rest of the season.

Shohei Ohtani dazzled in five innings for the Dodgers, flirting with a no-hitter before a calculated exit to protect his health after Tommy John rehab. The bullpen collapse that followed cost L.A. a win, as Philadelphia surged to a 9-6 victory. Ohtani still crushed his 50th homer, underscoring elite two-way value even with an innings cap and bullpen volatility that fantasy managers must weigh in late-season lineups.

Ohtani carved five innings with 68 pitches and a fastball peak near 102 mph, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulled him to protect his health. The bullpen then collapsed, letting six runs in the sixth through ninth as the Phillies surged to a 9-6 win. Ohtani’s brilliance remains, but the innings cap creates a volatile late game for fantasy rosters.

Dodgers’ caution underscores the two-way star’s long-term value over short-term gains. For fantasy managers, monitor Ohtani’s workload and bullpen usage, especially against power-heavy clubs, as the rest of the series could hinge on late-inning bullpen performance and the ongoing balancing act between health and production.

Philly storms back at Dodger Stadium after Ohtani’s five scoreless frames, riding Harper’s RBI double and Marsh’s three-run blast to grab a 6-4 lead. Dodgers bullpen wobble opens the door for Kepler’s solo shot as the Phillies surge in the sixth, leaving a stunned LA with a loss despite a strong Ohtani start. A late rally caps a dramatic, fantasy-friendly comeback with power, RBIs, and bullpen intrigue shaping rest-of-week values.