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Dodgers take 3-0 series lead over Padres without Ohtani

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:10 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Dodgers take 3-0 series lead over Padres without Ohtani

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers shut out the San Diego Padres 3-0 on July 3, leading the series 3-0. Shohei Ohtani missed the game but is expected to return to the lineup soon. Freddie Freeman contributed with two RBIs and his 15th home run of the season. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched seven scoreless innings and struck out 10 batters. The Dodgers aim to continue their momentum in the final game of the homestand.

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By the Numbers

•Dodgers lead series 3-0 against the Padres
•Ohtani expected to return soon after missing a game
•Freeman hits 15th home run, earns 10th All-Star selection
•Yamamoto records 10 strikeouts in seven innings pitched

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12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Yoshinobu Yamamoto

What they're saying

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The Dodgers are riding high during their final homestand of the first half, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead over the San Diego Padres after shutting them out 3-0 on Saturday. The latter game’s success was done without Shohei Ohtani in the lineup, as the two-way superstar was absent after striking out nine hitters in […]
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