Dodgers shut out Padres 3-0 behind Yamamoto's strong start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 5:01 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 3-0 at Dodger Stadium on July 4. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out ten, improving his ERA to 2.49. Freddie Freeman contributed with a home run and drove in two runs. The Dodgers secured their third consecutive win against the Padres, extending their National League West lead to 15 games. They will conclude the series against the Padres on Sunday, July 5, at 4:20 p.m. PST.
- •Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws seven scoreless innings with ten strikeouts.
- •Freddie Freeman hits a home run and drives in two runs.
- •Dodgers extend their division lead to 15 games over the Padres.
- •This marks the Dodgers' third straight win against the Padres.
- •Final game of the series is scheduled for July 5 at 4:20 p.m. PST.
- 5:48 AMYahoo Sports — Freddie Freeman, Yoshinobu Yamamoto propel Dodgers to Fourth of July win over Padres
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Win Fourth of July Showdown Behind Yoshinobu Yamamoto Gem
"Freddie Freeman had two RBIs, including a home run, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six shutout innings to lift the Dodgers to a win over the Padres
"The Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 on Saturday, July 4th, taking their third straight game against their division foe.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:48 AMFreddie Freeman, Yoshinobu Yamamoto propel Dodgers to Fourth of July win over Padres
Freddie Freeman had two RBIs, including a home run, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six shutout innings to lift the Dodgers to a win over the Padres
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:01 AMDodgers Win Fourth of July Showdown Behind Yoshinobu Yamamoto Gem
The Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 on Saturday, July 4th, taking their third straight game against their division foe.
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