Game result and context
San Diego Padres defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 in 2026 regular season matchup
The San Diego Padres improved to 89-70 with a 4-2 win against the 97-62 Los Angeles Dodgers. A decisive three-run rally in the seventh inning provided the margin of victory for San Diego.
Final result
The San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers with a final score of 4-2. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
The Padres move to a record of 89-70 on the season, while the Dodgers fall to 97-62.
How the game changed
The game remained scoreless through the first five innings. The Padres broke the deadlock in the top of the sixth inning with a single run.
San Diego extended its lead in the seventh inning by scoring three additional runs, establishing a 4-0 advantage. The Dodgers attempted a comeback in the final two frames, scoring one run in the eighth and one in the ninth, but were unable to close the gap.
Key performances
For the Padres, Ethan Salas contributed two hits and one RBI, while Fernando Tatis Jr. also recorded two hits and drove in a run. Nick Pivetta provided 4.2 innings of scoreless pitching, striking out seven batters.
Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow took the loss, moving to 5-2 on the season. He pitched 6.1 innings and recorded 11 strikeouts while allowing three earned runs. Mookie Betts led the Dodgers offense with three hits, and Shohei Ohtani added two hits and one RBI.
Season and playoff context
This game was part of the 2026 regular season. The Dodgers maintain a 97-62 record, and the Padres hold an 89-70 record as the season progresses toward its conclusion.