Dodgers lose to Padres as Eliezer Alfonzo debuts amid tragedy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Eliezer Alfonzo made his MLB debut for the Dodgers in a 5-2 loss to the Padres on July 6, 2026. Alfonzo, who went 0-for-2, faced an emotional day following the loss of his stepmother and sister in recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The game marked a somber occasion, overshadowing the regular season contest. Despite Alfonzo’s personal tragedy, the Dodgers managed to score two runs late in the game. The Padres had previously ended an eight-game losing streak, aided by a solid performance and key runs from Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado.
- •Alfonzo debuted amid personal tragedy, losing family in earthquakes.
- •Dodgers scored two runs late but fell to the Padres 5-2.
- •Padres ended an eight-game losing streak with the victory.
- •Emmet Sheehan started for Dodgers, allowing one earned run.
- •Dodgers' batting struggles continued until the fifth inning.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Eliezer Alfonzo has emotional day as Dodgers lose to Padres
"Eliezer Alfonzo goes 0 for 2 in his major league debut, but there were more important things for the Dodgers catcher to think about.
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