Dodgers Lose 18-1 to Astros, Suffer Worst Home Loss in Dodger Stadium History
The Los Angeles Dodgers started the July 4th weekend on a terrible note, getting blown out by the Houston Astros 18-1. Amid such a terrible performance, the team set some unfortunate history.
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As referenced by ESPN, this blowout was the largest loss in Dodgers history at Dodger Stadium. It was a 17-run loss, and the largest margin of defeat since the team moved into Dodger Stadium in 1962.
The 17-run loss was also tied for the largest loss in franchise history, as the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers fell to the New York Giants 19-2. With such a bad loss, how they got there is worth looking at.
Things got off to a bad start, as Isaac Paredes hit a first-pitch, leadoff home run to open the scoring. Christian Walker later hit an RBI single to make it 2-0 in the first inning. Will Smith hit a solo shot for the Dodgers in the second inning, and they would not score again the rest of the night.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) yells at San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) after benches cleared in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium.Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
The third inning saw Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run, and Walker continued to terrorize the Dodgers, hitting a two-run shot of his own to make it 6-1. A fifth inning Cooper Hummel single made it 7-1, and then the sixth inning came around.
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The Dodgers' pitching staff allowed ten runs in the sixth to make it 17-1. Victor Caratini hit a grand slam, and Altuve hit a three-run shot. Noah Davis pitched the entire inning, throwing 43 pitches, walking three, and giving up six hits.
Later in the seventh inning, Yanier Diaz hit a sacrifice fly to make it 18-1, cementing the worst loss in Dodger Stadium history.
Los Angeles still stands atop the NL West and the league overall. But this loss was a brutal one. The team made unfortunate franchise history, and will have to move on as they look to rebound in the rest of the weekend series.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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