The loss was so frustrating that it drove some rare criticism from manager Dave Roberts pointed at two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, who is typically spared from any negativity by the manager. Roberts was clear that Ohtani was to blame for trying to steal a base with two outs in the sixth inning and Freddie Freeman at the plate.

Relievers Blake Treinen and Alex Vesia gave up three solo homers in the span of six batters and Shohei Ohtani strikes out in a critical moment in a 5-4 loss to Toronto.

Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Bianka Bryant Had Special Role at Dodgers' Tribute Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers paid tribute to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Friday night with a special bobblehead giveaway at Dodger Stadium.

Bianka Bryant, the 8-year-old daughter of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, took center stage Friday night at Dodger Stadium with the ceremonial first pitch to kick off the Los Angeles Dodgers' tribute game honoring her father.

On Aug. 8, 2025 — 8/8, a nod to her dad’s first Lakers number — 8-year-old Bianka Bryant took the mound in front of a sellout crowd at Dodger Stadium to kick off the Dodgers’ tribute night to the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant.