Emmet Sheehan leads Dodgers to series victory over Padres
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:31 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 28. Pitcher Emmet Sheehan delivered a strong performance, allowing just one run over five innings while striking out five. Mookie Betts contributed significantly with a two-run single in the fifth inning, helping to secure the win. With this victory, the Dodgers improved to a major league-best record of 54-30, showcasing their potential as serious playoff contenders.
- •Emmet Sheehan allowed one run over five innings with five strikeouts.
- •Mookie Betts had a two-run single, increasing his season total for multi-hit games.
- •Dodgers seized the lead with a four-run fifth inning.
- •The victory secured the weekend series against the Padres.
- •Los Angeles Dodgers improved to 54-30 for the season.
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers ride Sheehan's strong start to win over Padres
"SAN DIEGO — For a club with October aspirations, every series against the Padres seems to carry a little extra weight.
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