Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing contribute to Dodgers' win over Padres
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:51 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
In a tightly contested game on July 3, the Dodgers triumphed over the Padres 4-3 at Dodger Stadium. Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings while allowing three runs, and the team’s comeback was highlighted by Teoscar Hernández hitting a grand slam in the seventh inning. After a rough outing the previous week, Ohtani and catcher Dalton Rushing showed improved chemistry, successfully executing pitch calls. Ohtani was replaced due to precautionary reasons after feeling discomfort in his right bicep, but he reported feeling fine afterward. The Dodgers are monitoring the situation as they prepare for their next series against the A's.
- •Dodgers win 4-3 over Padres at Dodger Stadium on July 3.
- •Teoscar Hernández hit a grand slam in the seventh.
- •Shohei Ohtani allowed three runs in six innings pitched.
- •Dalton Rushing caught Ohtani for the second consecutive game.
- •Ohtani felt bicep discomfort but reported it as precautionary.
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing back in sync during Dodgers' win over Padres
"Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing prove to be back on the same page and Teoscar Hernández hits a grand slam in a 4-3 comeback win over the Padres.
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