Dodgers overcome 6-run deficit to beat Padres 12-7 on July 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:43 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a 6-0 deficit to secure a 12-7 victory over the San Diego Padres on July 2 at Dodger Stadium. Dalton Rushing tied his career high with four hits and drove in four runs, contributing significantly to an explosive offensive performance. After a rocky start from Roki Sasaki, who allowed six runs in three innings, the Dodgers scored 12 unanswered runs to continue their strong form, winning eight of their last ten games. The Padres, who matched their season high with six straight losses, saw their pitchers struggle, with Randy Vásquez and Wandy Peralta allowing eight runs combined. The teams will meet again for the second game of the series with Shohei Ohtani starting for the Dodgers.
- •Dodgers scored 12 runs after falling behind 6-0.
- •Dalton Rushing recorded four hits and four RBIs.
- •Dodgers bullpen allowed only one run after Sasaki's departure.
- •Padres suffered sixth consecutive loss, three against the Dodgers.
- •Shohei Ohtani slated to start in next game against Padres.
- 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers erase early 6-run deficit and win 12-7 to extend Padres' losing streak
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers erase 6-0 deficit to rout Padres
"Dalton Rushing tied career highs with four hits and four RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from an early six-run deficit for a 12-7 victory over the skidding San Diego Padres on Thursday night. Kyle Tucker added four hits to equal a career best and reached base five times. Roki Sasaki gave up six runs over three innings, including three homers, but the Los Angeles bullpen allowed just one run the rest of the way.
"Padres scored first 6 runs, Dodgers scored the next 12. 4 hits apiece for Dalton Rushing & Kyle Tucker
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 5:43 AMDodgers erase early 6-run deficit and win 12-7 to extend Padres' losing streak
Dalton Rushing tied career highs with four hits and four RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from an early six-run deficit for a 12-7 victory over the skidding San Diego Padres on Thursday night. Kyle Tucker added four hits to equal a career best and reached base five times. Roki Sasaki gave up six runs over three innings, including three homers, but the Los Angeles bullpen allowed just one run the rest of the way.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 5:20 AMDodgers erase 6-0 deficit to rout Padres
Padres scored first 6 runs, Dodgers scored the next 12. 4 hits apiece for Dalton Rushing & Kyle Tucker
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