Are you going to finish your wine today?→It could be...Unexpectedly more shocking, second place drops after 108 days of bitterness

Aug 14, 2025

Are you going to finish your wine today?→It could be...Unexpectedly more shocking, second place drops after 108 days of bitterness
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (left) and Ohtani. Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Yonhap News Agency



A bottle of wine on the desk. Will it be a consolation prize for the head coach to soothe his bitter feelings.

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 5 to 6 against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on the 14th (Korea time).

On this day, Daseo gained the upper hand by scoring the first and third runs. He recovered two points in the fourth inning while giving up two points in the second inning, but was chased by allowing two runs in the fifth inning and eventually lost in the eighth inning.




The Dodgers have lost four games in a row. He will record 68 wins and 53 losses in the season. At the same time, the San Diego Padres, who won five consecutive games, will rise to first place in the National League West with 69 wins and 52 losses. The Dodgers, which had been ranked No. 1 in the district since April 29, became No. 2 in 108 days.

Shohei Ohtani came out as the starting pitcher for the Dodgers on this day. Ohtani was shaken by allowing five hits, seven strikeouts, and four runs in four ⅓ innings. He had a hit at the plate, but struck out three.

After the match on the 14th, Japan's Chunichi Sports shared the scene of an interview with Dave Roberts and local reporters.




Roberts said "Honestly, it's rare for this team." There were a lot of walks, and there were also problems with the order of pitching. In the end, he regretted that he failed to keep the lead at the end of the game.

Are you going to finish your wine today?→It could be...Unexpectedly more shocking, second place drops after 108 days of bitterness
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Are you going to finish your wine today?→It could be...Unexpectedly more shocking, second place drops after 108 days of bitterness
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In addition, Ohtani thought he had enough power to throw in the fifth inning for the part where he threw 80 pitches in four ⅓ innings. At the beginning of the fifth inning, I think I can throw all the innings even after watching the pitch so far" he said.

According to the media, a bottle of wine was placed on Roberts' desk that day. A U.S. reporter asked "Are you going to drink it all today?" and Roberts replied "It's possible."




He had two hits, but Mookie Batts, who was faded by the team's defeat, couldn't hide his regret. In a postgame interview with SportsNet LA, Betts said "What's done can't be helped. We have no choice but to prepare again in time for the match against San Diego. Everyone is doing their best. Sometimes you can't beat it."

In particular, there was a question about the seventh consecutive loss against the Angels, asking 'Why is he so bad at winning?' and Betts couldn't hide his regret by asking "Don't you know better?"



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.