Teoscar Hernández hits grand slam to lift Dodgers over Padres in comeback

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Teoscar Hernández hits grand slam to lift Dodgers over Padres in comeback
Summary

Teoscar Hernández hit a four-run home run in the seventh inning, powering the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 comeback victory against the San Diego Padres on July 3, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The grand slam, Hernández’s first since May 23, followed a costly error by the Padres. The Dodgers had been trailing 3-0 before the dramatic blast, marking Hernández’s return after a month-long injury absence. Shohei Ohtani, starting for the Dodgers, gave up three runs over six innings but did not get a decision. The win comes as the Padres face their seventh consecutive loss. A third game in the series is scheduled for July 4.

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  • Hernández's grand slam is his eighth home run of the season.
  • Dodgers trailed 3-0 before Hernández's pivotal swing.
  • Shohei Ohtani struck out nine over six innings.
  • The Padres' losing streak extends to seven games.
  • Series continues with a July 4 matchup at 7:10 p.m.
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The game-winning grand slam was the first home run for Hernandez since May 23

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