2025年9月24日的比賽中，洛杉磯道奇隊的王牌投手大谷翔平再度先發，展現本賽季極為出色的投球水準。他在本場比賽投滿六局，送出八次三振，沒有保送，也沒有失分，展現出頂級投手的控制力與穩定性。然而，即便大谷的先發表現堪稱完美，道奇隊仍未能獲勝，原因在於牛棚的表現再度失常。

比賽進入第九局下半時，道奇的坦納·斯科特接替投球，結果不幸“放火”，最終遭到大谷的再見安打，道奇隊錯失原本有望取得的勝利，大谷本賽季的勝投數仍停留在2勝。這種情況引發球迷與媒體對道奇牛棚的不滿與質疑。儘管道奇先發投手群整體實力不俗，但牛棚的穩定性與關鍵局控制能力長期被詬病，多次在比賽末段失分，直接影響球隊贏球機會。

此外，這種牛棚不穩的現象，也讓道奇面臨巨大的壓力。由於國聯西區競爭激烈，聖地牙哥教士隊逐步追近分數差距，甚至快要威脅到道奇的龍頭位置。道奇若希望保住分區領先，除了需要先發投手持續發揮之外，牛棚的問題必須盡快解決。否則，即便先發投手大谷翔平像今天這樣展現賽季最佳水準，球隊依然可能因末段投手表現不佳而丟掉勝利，對季後賽布局將造成不小影響。

整體而言，這場比賽既突顯大谷翔平的頂級先發能力，也暴露道奇牛棚在關鍵局的脆弱。球迷為大谷的傑出表現歡呼的同時，也無奈地看到球隊再次因對手牛棚失誤而落敗，這也凸顯出在季後賽關鍵時刻，牛棚穩定性對於球隊的重要性。

On September 24, 2025, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels delivered another stellar start, arguably his best performance of the season. He pitched six innings, striking out eight batters without issuing a walk or allowing a run, showcasing elite control and consistency on the mound. However, despite Ohtani’s near-flawless outing, the Angels were unable to secure the win, largely due to the struggles of the Dodgers’ bullpen.

In the bottom of the ninth, Tanner Scott came in to relieve, but he faltered, giving up a walk-off hit to Ohtani, denying the Angels what should have been a victory. As a result, Ohtani’s win total for the season remained at just two. This performance once again highlighted the ongoing concerns surrounding the Dodgers’ bullpen. While the starting rotation remains strong, the relief corps has repeatedly shown instability, often giving up crucial runs late in games and undermining the team’s chances to win.

This bullpen inconsistency also puts the Dodgers under significant pressure in the National League West. The San Diego Padres have been steadily closing the gap, threatening the Dodgers’ hold on first place. If the bullpen issues are not addressed, even dominant starts like Ohtani’s may not translate into victories, which could have serious implications for their playoff positioning.

Overall, this game underscored Ohtani’s elite starting pitching while exposing the Dodgers’ vulnerability in late-game relief. Angels fans could celebrate Ohtani’s brilliant performance but were left frustrated as the team once again fell victim to bullpen struggles, emphasizing just how critical a reliable bullpen is for success in both the regular season and the playoffs.