A Decisive Second-Inning Outburst
The Los Angeles Dodgers dismantled the San Diego Padres 7-0 on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The offense ignited early, scoring five runs in the second inning to establish a commanding lead. Freddie Freeman was the central figure in that surge, driving in two runners with a single to center field.
The play allowed both Mookie Betts and Max Muncy to score, extending the Dodgers' advantage. Earlier in the frame, Freddie Freeman had also singled to center to drive in another run, though the specific sequence of baserunners saw Edman and Pages score. The Padres failed to record a single hit or run against the Dodgers' pitching staff for the entire contest.
Home Runs Seal the Victory
The Dodgers added insurance in the sixth and seventh innings with back-to-back solo home runs. Will Smith launched a 396-foot shot to left field in the seventh, marking the second of two home runs for Los Angeles in the game. In the sixth, Edman connected for a 390-foot homer to left center.
These extra-base hits ensured the margin of victory widened comfortably. The Padres' offense remained completely silent, managing no hits or runs against the Dodgers' bullpen and starter. The lack of scoring opportunities for San Diego highlighted the dominance of the Dodgers' pitching performance throughout the nine innings.
