Base-running error costs Dodgers in 1-0 loss to Padres
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 1-0 to the San Diego Padres, frustrating fans especially due to missed opportunities with runners in scoring position, going 0-7 in such situations.
- A critical moment occurred in the sixth inning when Dodgers’ third base coach Dino Ebel held Hyeseong Kim at third base despite a chance to score after a misplay by Padres players.
- The decision to hold Kim at third proved costly as the Dodgers failed to capitalize, with Mookie Betts popping out to second base to end the threat.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the difficulty of the split-second decision, noting that with two outs, the choice to hold Kim was understandable but ultimately unfortunate.
- The loss highlights how small mistakes can determine the outcome in closely matched games between top NL West teams.