Game result and context
Los Angeles Dodgers defeat San Francisco Giants 2-0 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Los Angeles Dodgers improved to 98-62 with a 2-0 win over the San Francisco Giants, who fell to 65-95. Two solo home runs in the second inning provided all the scoring necessary for the Dodgers to secure the victory.
Final result
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants with a final score of 2-0. The game remained scoreless through the first inning before the Dodgers established their lead in the second. The Giants were unable to respond, resulting in a shutout victory for Los Angeles.
How the game changed
The decisive moment occurred in the top of the second inning. Teoscar Hernández led off the frame with a solo home run to put the Dodgers on the board. Shortly after, Andy Pages added another solo home run to extend the lead to 2-0. These two swings provided the only runs of the contest, as both bullpens held firm for the remainder of the game.
Key performances
Tarik Skubal earned the win for the Dodgers, pitching 7.0 scoreless innings and striking out 10 batters. Will Smith contributed significantly at the plate, finishing the game with three hits in four at-bats. Roki Sasaki provided relief, pitching 1.0 inning with two strikeouts to earn a hold.
For the Giants, Yunior Marte took the loss, allowing two earned runs over 5.0 innings of work while recording four strikeouts.
Season and playoff context
With this result, the Los Angeles Dodgers hold a record of 98-62 as they continue their 2026 regular season campaign. The San Francisco Giants move to 65-95. This game marks the first of a three-game series between the two teams.