In a highly anticipated matchup on Saturday, the Boston Red Sox were on the verge of securing their first post-All-Star break win against the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Kenley Jansen, the former Dodgers' pitcher, faltered in his return to Dodger Stadium, leading to a disappointing loss for the Red Sox.

Jansen, who had played the first 12 seasons of his MLB career with the Dodgers, faced his former teammate Kiké Hernández in the ninth inning. Unfortunately for Jansen, Hernández smacked a game-tying home run, resulting in his second blown save of the season and first since mid-April. It was a bitter moment for Jansen, as the crucial hit came from a player he had previously shared the field with as both a Dodger and a Red Sox.

Despite the setback, Jansen regained his composure and finished the ninth inning without allowing any further damage. However, in the 11th inning, Los Angeles eventually walked off with a 7-6 victory, leaving the Red Sox empty-handed.

Speaking to reporters after the game, Jansen expressed his disappointment about the missed opportunity. "Nothing you can do about it," Jansen said, acknowledging the impact of a single pitch. He emphasized that his focus was on keeping the team in the game, remarking that "it's one hit."

The defeat puts the Red Sox at risk of suffering only their second three-game sweep of the season. The lengthy matchup also took a toll on Boston's bullpen. As a result, manager Alex Cora and his team will be hoping for a strong outing from starter Kutter Crawford in the upcoming game on Sunday night.

The Red Sox will need to rebound quickly to avoid a sweep and maintain their strong position in the standings. Jansen's return to Dodger Stadium may have been bittersweet, but the team will be determined to regroup and put this defeat behind them as they strive for continued success.