Dodgers Fall to Athletics 6-5 in August Opener

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics, breaking a streak of six road series losses. Kiké Hernandez led the Dodgers with two doubles and two RBIs, while Cavan Biggio contributed a crucial run-scoring single. The Dodgers' bullpen showed resilience, shutting out the A's over 5.1 innings after starter River Ryan's early struggles. Meanwhile, Brent Rooker continued his impressive performance for Oakland, hitting his 28th home run of the season. Despite the loss, the A's had a strong showing in recent games, having won five of their last eight before this matchup. The Dodgers remain four games ahead in the NL West, but have faced challenges recently, losing five of their last six games.