Dodgers rally for comeback win against Padres despite Sasaki's struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:19 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 12-7 on July 2, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. After a tough outing from Roki Sasaki, who allowed six runs in three innings, the Dodgers' offense responded with 11 unanswered runs, led by standout performances from Dalton Rushing and Kyle Tucker. Rushing hit a two-run home run, while both players went perfect at the plate, combining for eight hits and driving in five runs. The Padres have struggled, allowing 65 runs in their last six games, the worst in franchise history.
- •Dodgers rally from a six-run deficit in the second inning
- •Roki Sasaki allows six earned runs in three innings
- •Dalton Rushing hits a two-run home run
- •Kyle Tucker records four hits and reaches base nine times
- •San Diego Padres allow 65 runs in six games
- 6:34 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Overcome Brutal Roki Sasaki Start to Beat Padres
- 6:11 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers score 12 unanswered after Roki Sasaki implosion in comeback over Padres
- 5:37 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers overcome Roki Sasaki's poor performance to rout Padres
- 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — Despite Rough Outing from Sasaki, Dodgers Complete Comeback Win Over Padres
"Roki Sasaki gives up six runs in only three innings, but the Dodgers offense comes through by scoring 12 straight runs against the beleaguered Padres.
"Roki Sasaki put the Dodgers in a six-run hole early Thursday night. Then their lineup scored 12 unanswered in comeback win over the Padres.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers played a great game on Thursday, July 2, against the San Diego Padres, overcoming a rough outing from Roki Sasaki.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 6:34 AMDodgers Overcome Brutal Roki Sasaki Start to Beat Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers played a great game on Thursday, July 2, against the San Diego Padres, overcoming a rough outing from Roki Sasaki.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 6:11 AMDodgers score 12 unanswered after Roki Sasaki implosion in comeback over Padres
Roki Sasaki put the Dodgers in a six-run hole early Thursday night. Then their lineup scored 12 unanswered in comeback win over the Padres.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 5:37 AMDodgers overcome Roki Sasaki's poor performance to rout Padres
Roki Sasaki gives up six runs in only three innings, but the Dodgers offense comes through by scoring 12 straight runs against the beleaguered Padres.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 5:19 AMDespite Rough Outing from Sasaki, Dodgers Complete Comeback Win Over Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a rough start from Roki Sasaki to earn the win against the San Diego Padres
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