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Dodgers' Dave Roberts Breaks Silence Amid Worst Loss in Franchise History

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matthew Sullivan | Last updated Jul 5, 2025 12:50 PM ET

The Los Angeles Dodgers got clobbered by the Houston Astros, 18-1, on July 4th. It tied the worst loss in franchise history, and was the worst loss by the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in franchise history.

Amid such a loss, in a piece from ESPN, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts commented on the loss and what his team needs to do going forward.

"That was one you want to flush as soon as possible," Roberts said. "I don't think there were many positives from this night."

It's a very candid response to the Dodgers getting blown out, but the team does need to move past this loss and regroup for the remaining two games of the series against the Astros.

Before Noah Davis came in and allowed ten runs in the sixth inning, the game was already almost out of reach. It was 7-1, thanks in large part to Ben Casparius struggling to start the game.

"I don't think Ben was good tonight," Roberts said. "It seemed like they were on everything he threw up there."

While a blunt assessment of Casparius's performance, it isn't wrong. He struggled in his start, which began on a first-pitch, leadoff home run to Isaac Paredes.

Casparius allowed six earned runs on nine hits in three innings of work. He was on the hook for the loss, but Davis's sixth-inning disaster certainly didn't help spark a potential comeback.

The 18-1 loss was tied for the worst home loss in franchise history, and also was the worst home loss the Dodgers ever suffered after moving into Dodger Stadium.

But, as Roberts said, the team needs to flush this loss and put it behind them. They're still in first place in baseball and have a strong lead in the NL West. It's only one game, and while it was disastrous, it's far from season-altering.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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