The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 2-1 to the Miami Marlins, with Shohei Ohtani being left out of the batting order for the second time this season due to his workload issues. This decision was part of a strategy to manage his workload and keep him fresh. However, it led to a poor night at the plate for the Dodgers, with the team managing just seven hits and leaving eight stranded on base. The loss was blamed for the team's poor performance by the Marlins' strong defense and the Dodgers' lack of hitting. The series will conclude on Wednesday afternoon, when the Dodgers and the Marlins will face each other in a match against former Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara.