The Los Angeles Dodgers couldn’t hold a lead Sunday, squandering a strong outing from pitcher Emmet Sheehan, but guess who *did* hold a lead and then some? Our Seattle Mariners just shut down the Texas Rangers 6-4, setting up a massive showdown in LA on Tuesday night. While Sheehan was doing his thing, the Dodgers’ bullpen collapsed, allowing seven unanswered runs. That kind of slip-up shows exactly what our Mariners need to exploit when they roll into town.
Emmet Sheehan Looked Good, But His Teammates Went AWOL
Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan actually had a solid game against the New York Mets, bouncing back after a rough post-All-Star break outing where he gave up six earned runs to the Phillies. Sunday started shaky for Sheehan, letting three hits through to the first three batters. But give him credit: the 26-year-old right-hander then completely locked it down. He only allowed those three hits all day, holding the Mets to just one run through five innings and striking out five batters. Manager Dave Roberts even said, “I thought Emmet did a nice job. The way he came back in innings 3, 4, 5 was fantastic. As far as Emmet, he put us in a position to win.” The problem? The rest of the Dodgers didn’t show up after Sheehan hit his 87-pitch count and was pulled. Seven unanswered runs later, and LA took the loss. They still won the series, but that final game collapse? Not a good look before our boys come to town.
Sheehan’s Season Has Been Wild, But Can He Handle the Emerald City Batters?
Sheehan’s 2026 season has been a rollercoaster, from a decent 3.91 ERA in April to a bumpy 6.00 ERA in June, though he capped June with a solid start against the Padres. He had two strong outings right before the All-Star break, giving up only three earned runs across 9.2 innings, but then struggled right after. Overall, his 4.95 ERA isn’t exactly lights out, but he has racked up 104 strikeouts in 92.2 innings, both career highs. He’s looking to carry momentum from Sunday’s strong performance, but he’s gotta face our Mariners first, not just his next probable opponent in the Red Sox.
Our M’s are coming in hot after that 6-4 win over the Rangers, and you know Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez are ready to make a statement. Sheehan might be looking forward to the Red Sox next weekend, but first he’s gotta deal with our boys. The Dodgers’ next game is against *our* Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, kicking off at 7:10 p.m. PT. You ready for Tuesday, 7:10 PM PT? Let’s go, Seattle!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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