Ethan Salas challenges call in pivotal moment for Padres against Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

In a critical match on September 26 at Dodger Stadium, the San Diego Padres faced the Los Angeles Dodgers, seeking to turn around their series after a previous loss. Ethan Salas, a rookie catcher, initiated a successful challenge on a pitch to Shohei Ohtani, overturning a ball four that would have tied the game. This pivotal moment preceded the Padres scoring three additional runs, leading them to secure a victory. The win solidified the Padres’ Wild Card spot, where they will host the Chicago Cubs in an upcoming series.
- •Salas challenged a crucial pitch that kept the Padres ahead.
- •Padres scored a total of four runs after the overturned call.
- •Winning this game ensured the Padres' Wild Card playoff spot.
- •Padres will face the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card series.
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"One pitch - an overturn of a ball four to Shohei Ohtani that would have forced in the tying run - changed the whole complexion of the game and possibly the Padres season.
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