Padres score late but fall to Dodgers, 4-2, in rubber match

The San Diego Padres dropped the final game of their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing 4-2 at Dodger Stadium on June 28. After exchanging runs in the early innings, the Dodgers pulled ahead with three runs in the fifth, capitalizing on walks and a hit by Mookie Betts. The Padres scored once in the sixth but could not rally further, as their offense stalled. Michael King took the loss, yielding four runs, despite an otherwise solid performance from the San Diego bullpen. The Padres are now 10 games behind the Dodgers and prepare for a matchup against the Chicago Cubs.

• 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Padres Drop Rubber Game Against Dodgers, 4-2, As Offense, Michael King Come Up Short