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  • Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to the plate during Thursday’s game against the Giants at Dodger Stadium. Buehler held the Giants to one run in 7-1/3 innings, striking out nine, but the Dodgers blew another ninth-inning lead in a 5-3 loss. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • The Giants’ LaMonte Wade Jr., right, steals third base next to Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Giants LaMonte Wade, #31, steals third base as Dodgers Justin Turner, #10, gets the throw late during first inning action against the SF Giants at Dodger Stadium Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to a San Francisco Giants batter during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Mike Yastrzemski #5 of the San Francisco Giants hits a sacrifice fly for an RBI in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • Dodgers Walker Buehler, #21, gets checked for foreign substances by umpire Jansen Visconti after the first inning against the SF Giants at Dodger Stadium Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani throws to the plate against the Dodgers during Thursday’s game at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • The Dodgers’ Max Muncy gestures after hitting a single during the first inning of the team’s baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani throws to a Dodgers batter during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Dodgers Justin Turner, #10, connected on this pitch for a ground single to drive in Chris Taylor during first inning action against the SF Giants at Dodger Stadium Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • Dodgers Chris Taylor, #3, scores on a ground ball by Justin Turner during first inning action against the SF Giants at Dodger Stadium Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • The Dodgers’ Justin Turner gestures as he stands on first base after an RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Chris Taylor #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after scoring withMatt Beaty #45 in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • Dodgers shortstop Chris Taylor forces out the Giants’ Alex Dickerson at second on a throw from Max Muncy, not but the throw to first was late during second inning action against the SF Giants at Dodger Stadium Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • Dodgers shortstop Chris Taylor, right, throws to first base after forcing out San Francisco Giants’ Alex Dickerson, left, at second base on a ground ball by Donovan Solano during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. Solano was safe at first. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • The Dodgers’ AJ Pollock is out as first as the Giants’ LaMonte Wade catches the ball during the second inning at Dodger Stadium Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to a San Francisco Giants batter during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger went deep to catch this ball hit by the Giants’ Wilmer Flores during the first inning on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to a San Francisco Giants batter during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to the plate during the first inning against the Giants on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • The Giants’ Alex Dickerson swings at a pitch from Dodgers starter Walker Buehler during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • The Dodgers’ Will Smith follows through on his two-run home run during the fourth inning of the team’s baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • The Dodgers’ Will Smith watches his two-run home run during the fourth inning of the team’s baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani stands on the mound after giving up a two-run home run to the Dodgers’ Will Smith, right, during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Fans celebrate a two-run home run by Will Smith of the Dodgers in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • The Dodgers’ Will Smith, right, celebrates at home plate next to San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey after Smith’s two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Giants third baseman Wilmer Flores makes an off-balance throw to first base on a ground ball from the Dodgers’ AJ Pollock during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. Pollock was safe with an infield single. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • The Dodgers’ AJ Pollock is safe at first on a grounder as the Giants’ LaMonte Wade can’t make the play during the fourth inning on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws to first base in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • The Dodgers’ Will Smith bats in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • Cody Bellinger #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after hitting a fly ball as Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants looks on during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • Jose Alvarez #48 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • Jose Alvarez #48 of the San Francisco Giants reacts at the end of the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen shows his frustration after he thought he struck out the Giants’ Darin Ruf only for it to be called a bases-loaded walk during the ninth inning of Thursday night’s game at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers blew a ninth-inning lead and lost for the second night in a row. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen reacts after walking San the Giants’ Darin Ruf with the bases loaded during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Kenley Jansen #74 of the Dodgers reacts after first base umpire Ed Hickox #15 made a call of a no-swing to walk Darin Ruf of the San Francisco Giants to tie the game 3-3 in the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left, argues with first base umpire Ed Hickox after the Giants’ Darin Ruf was issued a bases-loaded walk during the ninth inning of Thursday night’s game at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers blew a ninth-inning lead and lost for the second night in a row. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reacts after first base umpire Ed Hickox made the no-swing call to walk the Giants’ Darin Ruf with the bases loaded to tie the game in the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts argues with first base umpire Ed Hickox after San Francisco Giants’ Darin Ruf was issued a bases-loaded walk during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left, argues with first base umpire Ed Hickox after the Giants’ Darin Ruf was issued a bases-loaded walk during the ninth inning of Thursday night’s game at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers blew a ninth-inning lead and lost for the second night in a row. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • Kenley Jansen #74 of the Dodgers looks on from the mound during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • Kenley Jansen #74 and Will Smith #16 of the Dodgers talk off the mound during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • LaMonte Wade Jr #31 of the Giants hits a two run single to take a 5-3 lead in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • LaMonte Wade Jr #31 of the Giants hits a two run single to take a 5-3 lead in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • The Giants’ Thairo Estrada scores on a single by LaMonte Wade Jr. during the ninth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Dodgers on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • The Giants’ Thairo Estrada, right, scores next to Dodgers catcher Will Smith on a single by LaMonte Wade Jr. during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Thairo Estrada #39 and Jason Vosler #32 of the Giants celebrate scoring with Buster Posey #28 to take the lead 5-3 in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

  • The Giants celebrate after scoring a pair of runs to cap their four-run ninth-inning rally against the Dodgers on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

  • The Giants’ Thairo Estrada, center, and Jason Vosler, behind Estrada, are congratulated in the dugout after scoring on single by LaMonte Wade Jr. during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen walks off the field after being replaced during the ninth inning of the team’s baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • The Giants’ LaMonte Wade Jr., right, and Buster Posey celebrate the team’s 5-3 win over the Dodgers in a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • The Giants celebrate a 5-3 win over the Dodgers in a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to a Giants batter during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • A general view during the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES — A casual conversation with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts during batting practice Thursday afternoon ended with this pronouncement.

“Kenley’s getting the save tonight,” Roberts said, the ever-optimistic manager striding away confident in his pronouncement.

Roberts had no idea how wrong he would be.

Hours later, Roberts entrusted Kenley Jansen with another ninth-inning lead, his third in the past five days. By the time Jansen strode off the mound, the lead was gone again, Roberts had been ejected for the second consecutive game and the Dodgers were about to lose, 5-3, to the San Francisco Giants.

According to Elias Sports, this is the first time in franchise history the Dodgers have lost three consecutive games in which they led entering the ninth inning (in a single season).

“It’s a big series. It’s Dodgers-Giants,” Dodgers starter Walker Buehler said after taking a 3-1 lead into the eighth inning. “They’re in first place. Obviously, it’s something we’re accustomed to being in that position. We’ve just got to keep going. Obviously, we’ve got a lot of baseball left to play.

“It is what it is. But these stink to lose. We want to win. We want to play well. I think we’ve played well both nights. It just hasn’t gone our way.”

More than not going their way, the Dodgers followed their biggest win of the season with back-to-back gut-punch losses to a team they – in their heart of hearts and private moments – don’t believe is their equal.

But the Giants came to town one game ahead of the Dodgers in the NL West and they leave having stretched that lead to three games thanks to ninth-inning rallies Wednesday (three runs) and Thursday (four runs). The two ancient rivals will catch their breath over the weekend then meet again for three more games starting Tuesday in San Francisco.

“First of all, Kenley’s been great for us all year. He’s been our closer and he’s been dominant,” said catcher Will Smith, whose two-run home run in the fourth inning gave the Dodgers their lead. “Tonight … he gets a ground ball with two outs, we didn’t make the play. Strikes a guy out, we didn’t get the call. They tie it up.

“It’s more the chips didn’t fall his way than anything he’s doing wrong. He’s been great all year.”

There were chips scattered all over the infield by the end of the ninth inning Thursday.

Buehler passed the lead to Blake Treinen in the eighth and Treinen retired both batters he faced easily, throwing just seven pitches – two fewer than he needed to retire the side in the eighth inning Wednesday.

When Jansen was shown on the video boards as he warmed up before the ninth inning, it set off a nervous rumble through the crowd, notes of discontent unmistakable Then he made their worst fears come true.

After striking out Yastrzemski to start the inning, Jansen gave up a single to Wilmer Flores – distinct improvement over the two-run home run Jansen served up to Flores in the ninth inning Wednesday. That brought the tying run to the plate.

Jansen struck out Alex Dickerson but Donovan Solano doubled over Cody Bellinger’s head in center field, putting the tying runs in scoring position. With the crowd on its feet – no doubt, many prepared to boo Jansen for a second consecutive night – Jansen walked pinch-hitter Jason Vosler to load the bases (after getting ahead 1-and-2 in the at-bat).

Thairo Estrada bounced a slow ground ball to shortstop Chris Taylor, who threw to Sheldon Neuse (in the game as a defensive replacement that inning) at second for the forceout that briefly ended the game.

Only briefly. A replay review overturned the original call, a run scored and the drama continued.

“Estrada’s a really good runner,” Roberts said, defending Taylor’s decision to go for the force at second on Vosler rather than make the play to first. “It’s a jailbreak and we had the force play. Sheldon’s a heckuva ballplayer, a heckuva defensive player. But I just think right there in that situation if we stretch, we get the guy and there’s no replay. But that’s part of baseball.”

The next batter, Darin Ruf, worked the count full against Jansen then checked his swing on the seventh pitch of the at-bat – a cutter up and away.

At least that’s what one person – and probably only one – thought. First base umpire Ed Hickox signaled no swing, allowing Ruf to walk and force in the tying run.

Roberts erupted from the Dodgers dugout, firing his hat into the ground and quickly getting ejected.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that he went and the game should have been over,” Roberts said. “Eddie’s a very good umpire, been around a long time. But in that spot, two contending teams, you just can’t miss that call. The game should have been over and there’s no other way to look at it.”

Instead, Jansen’s next pitch decided it. LaMonte Wade Jr. lined a soft cutter into right field. It fell in front of Billy McKinney, freshly arrived from the New York Mets and no substitute defensively for Mookie Betts. Two runs scored on the single, the fifth consecutive batter to reach safely with two outs against Jansen.

“There’s a lot of people that are really pissed off and I’m leading the way,” Roberts said. “We should have won that game. It’s a game we really wanted, we had and we didn’t.

“The game should have been over, man. I don’t think the blame should be all on Kenley at all.”

Nonetheless, in three appearances since the All-Star break Jansen has faced 19 batters and allowed 13 of them to reach base on nine hits (including three doubles and a home run) and four walks – all while blowing three save situations.

“I thought that play at second base, if we stretch, he’s out and the game’s over,” Roberts said. “The checked swing, the game’s over and we’re not having this conversation. I’m not reconsidering his role.”

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