Game result and context
Los Angeles Dodgers defeat San Francisco Giants 4-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Los Angeles Dodgers improved to 99-62 with a narrow 4-3 win against the San Francisco Giants, who fell to 65-96. Enrique Hernández provided the decisive run with a ninth-inning home run.
Final result
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants with a final score of 4-3 on September 26, 2026. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
The Dodgers move to a 99-62 record on the season, while the Giants drop to 65-96.
How the game changed
The game remained tight throughout, with the Dodgers holding a 3-1 lead heading into the late innings. The Giants rallied to tie the game at 3-3 with single runs in the seventh and eighth innings.
In the top of the ninth inning, Enrique Hernández broke the deadlock by hitting a solo home run, providing the Dodgers with the winning margin.
Key performances
Mookie Betts contributed to the Dodgers' offense with a solo home run in the third inning. Tommy Edman also recorded two hits for Los Angeles.
For the Giants, Bo Davidson and Drew Cavanaugh each tallied two hits and one RBI to keep the team competitive throughout the contest.
Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell worked 4.0 innings, allowing one earned run and striking out three batters.
Season and playoff context
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter this late-September matchup having already clinched their division with a 99-62 record. They currently hold the top spot in their division.
The San Francisco Giants hold a 65-96 record and are currently fourth in their division. They have been eliminated from playoff contention.