The highs and lows of the MLB season were on display for theLos Angeles Dodgersthis week. After celebrating pitcherClayton Kershaw's 3,000 strikeouton Wednesday, July 2, the Dodgers were handed one of their biggest losses on Friday, July 4. TheHouston Astros' bats proved to be too much, deliveringan 18-1 lossfor the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, with the 17-run defeat representing the largest for the team in stadium history. TheAstroshad already built up a 7-1 lead in the fifth inning before Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called for Noah Davis out of the bullpen. Davis struck out Mauricio Dubón to end the inning, but things didn't get much better for the pitcher. Davis allowed 10 runs in the sixth inning. Jose Altuve went 3-for-3 with five RBIs, four runs and two home runs for the Astros. Christian Walker went 4-for-5 with four RBIs, three runs and a home run. "Yeah, that was one you want to flush as soon as possible," Roberts said after the game. While the Dodgers did avoid being shut out on Friday night, the team had already suffered itsworst home shutout lossin franchise history this season. TheChicago Cubspicked upa 16-0 victoryover the Dodgers on April 12. It was also the Dodgers' largest defeat since sufferinga 20-1 lossto the Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 5, 2001. The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments bysubscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Dodgers stumble against Astros in lopsided loss on Fourth of July
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