Dodgers lose to Padres, miss chance for first-round bye
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 5:26 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers fell 5-1 to the San Diego Padres on September 23, 2026, failing to secure a first-round bye. The Dodgers left 12 players on base and struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, going 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position despite getting 10 hits. Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed four runs over his outing, including a two-run home run to Manny Machado. With this loss, the Dodgers' wait for a playoff bye continues.
- •Dodgers left 12 runners on base in the game.
- •Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up four runs, striking out four.
- •Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman both went hitless.
- •Dodgers are now one game away from clinching a playoff bye.
- 5:26 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Blow Chance to Clinch First-Round Bye in Frustrating Padres Loss
"The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 5-1 to the San Diego Padres in a rough offensive outing that failed to capitalize on solid pitching.
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