Dodgers fall to Padres 7-1 in series opener as Buehler shines
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:46 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 7-1 to the San Diego Padres on June 26, 2026, in San Diego. Mookie Betts hit a solo home run in the second inning, accounting for the Dodgers' only run. Walker Buehler, a former Dodger, pitched 5 1/3 innings, striking out five batters. The Padres capitalized on nine walks from Dodgers' pitching and scored four runs in the eighth inning to put the game out of reach. The teams will continue their series on Saturday night.
- •Dodgers scored only once despite having multiple base runners.
- •Buehler allowed three hits and one run over 5 1/3 innings.
- •Ty France hit a three-run homer for the Padres.
- •The Dodgers left six men on base during the game.
- •Next game is scheduled for Saturday night.
- 4:46 AMYahoo Sports — Walker Buehler and Padres pen stifles bats in 7-1 loss
"Mookie Betts drove in the lone run of the night for the Dodgers, a solo homer in the 2nd
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