On Sunday, the Dodgers came out swinging in Game 3 against the Brewers, looking to avoid a sweep. But the Brewers flipped the script, and the Dodgers eventually got swept. Clayton Kershaw, who usually remains composed, cracked in front of the cameras.
The Dodgers have lost six of their last eight games at home and ten of their last twelve games since July 4. The Brewers, on the other hand, won their 10th game in a row. Although the Boys in Blue still have a 3.5-game lead in the NL West, their once-dominant grip on the division suddenly feels weak. And Clayton Kershaw is clearly disappointed with the way the team has performed.
In the post-game interview, Kershaw didn’t hold back, as he stated, “I don’t make anything of it. They beat us. We need to play better tomorrow. I don’t have much to say, I am going to get myself in trouble, so let’s just call it,” before making a sudden exit.
Clayton Kershaw was not happy after the Dodgers were swept by Milwaukee
“I don’t have much to say. I’m going to get myself in trouble so let’s just call it.” pic.twitter.com/N7Lc0pS1Q7
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 20, 2025
The outburst began after Kershaw was taken out of the game after 4 1/3 innings. He stepped into the dugout and slammed his glove and cap down, which was unusual from him because he is normally calm. Talking about that, he said, “I was just frustrated on myself. Yeah, three runs and I gave up a walk. It’s just frustrating what was what kind of led to that for you.”
Three defensive mistakes also impacted Kershaw’s output. In the fourth inning, Tommy Edman, the third baseman, threw the ball over first base, which allowed Andrew Vaughn to score. Then, center fielder Andy Pages messed up a line shot that turned the score 3-3.
In the fifth inning, Esteury Ruiz, the left fielder, made a bad throw that gave Milwaukee extra bases. Every time the Dodgers made a mistake, the Brewers scored.
Kershaw had a rough day, and his numbers back that up. He pitched 4 1/3 innings, gave up five hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and two strikeouts on 81 pitches. His ERA for the season is presently 3.44, which is high for a pitcher of his level. And those mistakes didn’t help!
Kershaw’s resentment was just the beginning, though. The Dodgers’ difficulties go beyond pitching, as the injury list keeps mounting.
Disaster deepens: Dodgers lose series and Freeman walks away injured
The Dodgers are crossed a threshold, and the frustration was clearly evident in Clayton Kershaw’s words. The sweep by Milwaukee isn’t simply a bad stretch. The problems are piling up. And Freddie Freeman walking out after getting struck on the wrist only added to the problems.
Oct 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) reacts during the third inning for game one of the NLDS against the Arizona Diamondbacks for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
Freeman left the game in the sixth inning after being hit on the left wrist by an 88 mph José Quintana sinker. He grimaced, walked off the field right away, leaving coaches and teammates seem worried. As Robert said, “I held my breath.” “Losing a guy like him for any stretch would be tough.”
Although the X-rays showed that there was merely a bruise on the wrist, which was good news, Roberts has Freeman on “day-to-day” list, as he closely monitors his progress.
Not knowing when he will be able to play creates a worrisome situation for the Dodgers. Their defense is falling apart, their relief pitching is getting worse, and now Freeman is hurt. As they get ready for Monday’s game against Minnesota, the Dodgers need to regroup or risk falling much deeper.
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