Dodgers score five two-out runs in 7-0 victory over Padres
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 5:26 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers shut out the San Diego Padres 7-0 on September 22 in a key series opener at home. The Dodgers scored five runs with two outs, aided by home runs from Tommy Edman and Will Smith. Starting pitcher Michael King was chased after four innings, having allowed five runs and six hits. This win improved the Dodgers to 15-5 in September, while the Padres fell to 14-5, snapping their five-game winning streak. Los Angeles needs one more win or an Atlanta loss to secure a bye into the National League Division Series.
- •Dodgers improve to 97-60 with the win.
- •Michael King allowed five runs and was replaced after four innings.
- •Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado struggled, combining for one hit.
- •Brock Stewart started for the Dodgers, and eight pitchers were used in the shutout.
- •Next up, Padres' Robbie Ray faces Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto on September 23.
- 5:26 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers score 5 two-out runs off Padres starter Michael King in 7-0 victory
"Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered as the Los Angeles Dodgers scored five runs with two outs to beat the San Diego Padres 7-0 on Tuesday night in a series opener between rivals with the two best records in the majors this month. Los Angeles needs one win or an Atlanta loss to clinch a first-round bye into a National League Division Series. The NL West champion Dodgers improved to 15-5 in September with their fifth straight victory; the Padres fell to 14-5 and had their five-game winning streak snapped.
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