Teoscar Hernández hits grand slam to lift Dodgers over Padres in comeback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:43 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 4:43 AMYahoo Sports — Teoscar Hernández hits go-ahead grand slam in comeback win over Padres
"The game-winning grand slam was the first home run for Hernandez since May 23
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