Michael King reflects on critical non-challenge in Padres' loss to Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 12:18 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The San Diego Padres fell 4-2 to the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 28, 2026, in a pivotal series matchup. Starting pitcher Michael King struggled, allowing four runs in 4.1 innings and walking four batters. A controversial non-challenge during Freddie Freeman's at-bat in the fifth inning proved significant, as it led to a run that extended the Dodgers' lead. King took responsibility for the missed challenge opportunity, while catcher Rodolfo Durán also acknowledged the situation. The Padres reduced the deficit to 4-2 with a run in the sixth inning but could not complete the comeback.
- •King pitched 4.1 innings, allowing four earned runs.
- •Manny Machado homered to tie the game at 1-1.
- •The decisive moment was a missed challenge on a full-count pitch to Freeman.
- •Xander Bogaerts drove in a run for the Padres in the sixth inning.
- •The Dodgers won the series 4-2 and lead the season series.
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Michael King takes blame after costly 5th inning non-challenge vs. Dodgers
"The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes about a non-challenge that may have cost the Padres the series against NL West rival LA Dodgers.
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