Game result and context
Los Angeles Dodgers defeat San Francisco Giants 3-1 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on September 20, 2026. The Dodgers improved their record to 96-60, while the Giants fell to 64-92.
Final result
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants with a final score of 3-1. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
How the game changed
The Giants took an early lead in the first inning, but the Dodgers held them scoreless for the remainder of the game. The Dodgers tied the contest in the bottom of the sixth inning when Tommy Edman hit a solo home run. They added two more runs in the seventh and eighth innings to secure the win.
Key performances
Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan provided 5.1 innings of work, striking out nine batters and allowing no earned runs. Tommy Edman led the offense with his solo home run in the sixth inning. Max Muncy contributed two hits and one RBI, while Enrique Hernández added an RBI hit. For the Giants, Matt Wilkinson pitched 5.0 innings with six strikeouts and no earned runs, and Victor Bericoto recorded one hit and one RBI.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the Los Angeles Dodgers hold a 96-60 record and remain in first place in their division, having already clinched a playoff spot. The San Francisco Giants hold a 64-92 record and are currently ranked fourth in their division, with their elimination number set to E.