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With Will Smith sidelined by neck pain, Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing must learn to work with Shohei Ohtani, whose frustration boiled over after a passed ball and a miscommunicated PitchCom call; Ohtani eventually started calling his own pitches to regain control, and while he pitched well, Rushing’s ability to adapt will determine whether he remains in a key role.
Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing and two-way star Shohei Ohtani clashed over pitch-calling in a Pittsburgh game, prompting a long dugout discussion with manager Dave Roberts as the team continues to refine their catcher-pitcher chemistry; Ohtani eventually began calling his own pitches in the third inning and struck out the side, while Rushing works on emotional control and communication behind the plate.
The Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 to reach 50 wins, but the win came with injury scares as Kyle Tucker left with back spasms and Dalton Rushing exited after a foul tip to the mask with concussion concerns; manager Dave Roberts downplayed immediate imaging for Tucker and the club plans to add an extra catcher due to Will Smith’s lingering neck issue, keeping a cautious but hopeful outlook on both players and LA’s season.
Dalton Rushing's ninth-inning RBI ties the game for the Dodgers, and a late misplay on a throw allows Ryan Ward to score the winning run as Los Angeles stuns Baltimore 6-5 in a wild walk-off at Dodger Stadium.
The Dodgers will place catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list with a stiff neck, backdating the move up to three days. Chuckie Robinson will be recalled to back up Dalton Rushing after the club released Tyler Fitzgerald to clear a 40-man roster spot. Rushing will handle primary catching duties during Smith’s absence, with Robinson serving as organizational depth. Smith has slashed .249/.338/.382 with six homers in 201 plate appearances, and manager Dave Roberts downplays the long-term concern while aiming for a quick return.
The Dodgers' offense revived with a strong performance, including four home runs and key hits, leading to an 8-2 victory over the Padres and tying the NL West standings, after a period of offensive struggles.