A thick haze from a nearby warehouse fire shrouded Dodger Stadium on Sunday, casting an unusual backdrop over the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 12-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Despite the smoke clearing before the game, the mood inside the ballpark grew increasingly somber as the Dodgers struggled on the field.

Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan was unable to contain the Orioles’ offense, lasting just 3 1/3 innings while surrendering six runs—his worst performance of the 2026 season. Sheehan gave up eight hits, including solo home runs in the second and third innings, and walked three batters while striking out four. He was pulled early in the fourth inning after loading the bases with two walks in just three batters faced. His ERA rose to 5.32, marking its highest point since late April.

Manager Dave Roberts expressed disappointment in Sheehan’s outing but indicated the right-hander would have another chance in the rotation before any changes are considered. “Execution was really bad,” Sheehan acknowledged. “My coaches, teammates, the fans—they all deserve better than what I’m putting out there right now.”

Bullpen relief fared no better, allowing an additional six runs to Baltimore. Meanwhile, the Dodgers’ offense was largely ineffective against Orioles starter Brandon Young and the bullpen, producing just five hits. Mookie Betts misplayed a ground ball in the second inning, contributing to the mounting frustration among the home crowd. The Dodgers managed only one run, highlighted by a ninth-inning performance from infielder Miguel Rojas pitching a perfect inning to close out the game and earn a standing ovation.

Roberts reflected on the offensive shortcomings, stating, “Offensively, we just weren’t very good, and I feel fortunate that we won a game this series,” referencing the Dodgers’ earlier victory in the three-game set.

This loss marked the Dodgers’ second consecutive defeat for the first time since May 12, interrupting what had been a strong home record and momentum-building stretch. The team slipped to 26-14 at Dodger Stadium amid the challenging conditions.

Looking ahead, the Dodgers will begin a nine-game road trip on Monday with left-hander Eric Lauer scheduled to start against the Minnesota Twins. The Twins will counter with right-hander Zebby Matthews. The road trip presents an opportunity for the Dodgers to regroup after a difficult day both on and off the field.