LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers closed out a forgettable afternoon at Dodger Stadium with a 6–2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, in a game where the crowd’s frustration ultimately turned directly toward Kyle Tucker.

The Dodgers entered the game looking to regain some stability after a difficult stretch in August, but Milwaukee once again took advantage of key opportunities to control the game.

Tarik Skubal battled through six innings, allowing seven hits and two runs, only one earned, while recording seven strikeouts on 109 pitches in a gritty outing.

However, the Los Angeles offense failed to generate enough pressure. Logan Henderson held the Dodgers to three hits and one run over seven innings, with Max Muncy providing most of the damage on a solo home run.

The tension at Dodger Stadium continued to rise as the Brewers extended their lead and the Dodgers failed to find the necessary answers at the plate.

The spotlight eventually fell on Tucker, the star who has been under enormous pressure since signing a four-year, $240 million contract with Los Angeles.

On a fly ball headed toward the warning track, Tucker moved into position but was unable to complete what appeared to be a catchable play.

As soon as the ball dropped, boos began pouring down from several sections of Dodger Stadium, reflecting frustration that had been building for days.

The reaction was not simply about one defensive play. Tucker entered Sunday in the middle of an 0-for-19 stretch during the current homestand and continued to struggle at the plate.

Manager Dave Roberts had even kept Tucker out of the lineup one day earlier, citing the frustration the outfielder had been experiencing with his performance at home.

By the time Milwaukee completed its 6–2 victory, Tucker had become one of the defining images of a disappointing afternoon for Los Angeles.

But amid the harsh reaction from the stands, Shohei Ohtani emerged as the teammate unwilling to allow Tucker to carry all of the responsibility by himself.

Ohtani publicly defended Tucker after the game, acknowledging the fans’ frustration while emphasizing that the loss belonged to the entire Dodgers team.

“I heard the boos, but Kyle shouldn’t carry this alone. We win together and we lose together. Everyone in this clubhouse knows how hard he works every day. One mistake and one difficult stretch cannot define a player like him. Right now, he needs us standing beside him, not against him.”

Ohtani’s message centered on what the Dodgers need most as the season approaches its decisive stage, unity rather than searching for one individual to blame.

Tucker clearly has not lived up to the enormous expectations that came with his $240 million contract, particularly amid his prolonged struggles at Dodger Stadium.

But Ohtani wanted to make it clear that a slump, no matter how disappointing, cannot erase the ability that once made Tucker one of the most highly regarded outfielders in MLB.

For the Dodgers, the problems also went far beyond one missed catch. An ineffective offense, defensive miscues and Milwaukee’s ability to capitalize on opportunities all contributed to the loss.

After the game, Ohtani closed his defense of his teammate with exactly seven words, a short statement directed toward both the clubhouse and those who were losing patience with Tucker.

“We win together, we lose together, always.”