The Detroit Tigers faced a disappointing start to their 2025 season, suffering a third consecutive loss against the Los Angeles Dodgers, culminating in a 7-3 defeat. Despite an early 2-0 lead fueled by a bases-loaded single from Manuel Margot and a walk from Trey Sweeney, the Tigers faltered as rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki struggled with control, issuing nine walks over his first two starts. The Dodgers, showcasing their offensive prowess, hit three homers in each game of the series, highlighting the Tigers' inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, going 4-for-32 with runners in scoring position.

Reese Olson allowed four earned runs over 4⅔ innings, surrendering a home run to Freddie Freeman and a two-run triple to Teoscar Hernández that turned the tide in favor of the Dodgers. Kenta Maeda, making his debut for the Tigers, allowed two runs in relief, further extending the Dodgers' lead. After a promising start to the season, the Tigers now need to regroup and address their offensive and pitching woes to avoid a prolonged slump.