Game result and context
San Diego Padres defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in 2026 regular season matchup
The San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Tuesday, September 23, 2026. Manny Machado provided the decisive offense with a fourth-inning home run, while the Padres pitching staff held the Dodgers to a single run.
Final result
The San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers with a final score of 5-1. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
How the game changed
The game remained scoreless until the fourth inning, when the Padres broke through with two runs. Manny Machado hit a home run in the top of the fourth to drive in two runs. The Padres added two more runs in the fifth inning and one final run in the ninth to secure the win. The Dodgers were limited to a single run in the bottom of the fourth inning.
Key performances
Manny Machado led the Padres offense, finishing with one hit, one home run, and three RBI. Fernando Tatis Jr. contributed three hits for San Diego. Bradgley Rodriguez earned the win, pitching 2.0 innings with three strikeouts and no earned runs allowed.
For the Dodgers, Teoscar Hernández and Andy Pages each recorded three hits. Yoshinobu Yamamoto took the loss, pitching 6.0 innings and allowing two earned runs while striking out four batters.
Season and playoff context
Following the game, the San Diego Padres hold an 88-70 record. They currently sit second in their division, 9.0 games back, and hold the top wild-card position with a 1.0-game lead. The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a 97-61 record and have already clinched the division title.