Dodgers open series against Padres with shutout victory

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 7-0 victory over the San Diego Padres to start their final home series of the 2026 season on September 22. The Dodgers used a bullpen game, utilizing eight pitchers to achieve a shutout, allowing only five hits. Roki Sasaki returned from the Injured List and struck out two while giving up two hits in one inning. Offensively, the Dodgers capitalized with a four-run second inning, highlighted by Freddie Freeman's two-run single. The win improves the Dodgers' record to 97-60, as they chase the Milwaukee Brewers for the best record in the National League.

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