The Dodgers, led by Shohei Ohtani & Will Smith, were shut out 2-0 by the Brewers on July 19, 2025. Freddy Peralta's dominant pitching baffled LA's bats.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a frustrating Saturday night at Chavez Ravine as the Los Angeles Dodgers' high-powered offense was completely shut down, falling 2-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite the star power of Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith, the bats couldn't solve Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, leading to a second straight loss for the Boys in Blue.
The Brewers have now allowed just 12 runs in their last 6 games, putting on a pitching clinic against the rest of the league.
The story of the game was Brewers starter Freddy Peralta. The right-hander was simply masterful, carving up the Dodgers' lineup to improve his record to a stellar 11-4 with a 2.66 ERA. The Dodgers, who boast MVP candidates like Shohei Ohtani (.273 AVG, 32 HR) and the ever-consistent Will Smith, had no answers. They couldn't string together hits or capitalize on any opportunities, resulting in a goose egg on the scoreboard. While the loss drops the Dodgers to 58-41, they still maintain their comfortable lead atop the NL West standings.
While the on-field result was disappointing, there was a glimmer of positive news from the front office. Veteran reliever Blake Treinen has officially been sent to Triple-A Oklahoma City to begin a rehab assignment. His potential return could provide a significant boost to the back end of the bullpen down the stretch. In a related move, the team also sent pitcher Nick Nastrini outright to OKC. Treinen's progress will be a key storyline to watch in the coming weeks as the team looks to fortify its roster for the playoff push.
It's a frustrating loss, but it's just one game in a long season. The Dodgers will look to salvage the series finale tomorrow and avoid the sweep. The offense, one of the league's best on paper, needs to find a way to break through against this red-hot Brewers pitching staff and get back on track. With bullpen help potentially on the way in the form of Treinen, the focus now shifts to waking up the bats and reminding everyone why they're still the team to beat in the NL West.
