Padges blanked as Dodgers strike for 7-0 win

Dodgers Outscore Padres in Shutout

The San Diego Padres were shut out by the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 7-0 decision at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The home team’s offensive surge came primarily in the early innings, as they capitalized on walks and singles to build a decisive lead before the game was effectively over.

The Dodgers finished the game with a record of 97-60, while the Padres dropped to 87-70. Attendance at the venue was 46,066.

Early Offensive Surge

The Dodgers took control in the second inning, scoring four runs to establish a 4-0 lead. Willson Contreras walked to open the scoring sequence, allowing T. Hernandez to score. Mookie Betts followed with a walk, driving in De Paula.

Freddie Freeman then singled to center field, scoring both Edman and Pages. This sequence of two-out runs off Padres starter Michael King set the tone for the remainder of the contest. The Dodgers added their fifth run in the fourth inning when Freeman singled again to bring home Betts.

Home Run Power

The scoring continued in the sixth inning when Edman hit a solo home run to left center field, traveling 390 feet. In the seventh, Smith added to the lead with a solo home run to left field, carrying 396 feet. These two home runs were the only long balls in the game, contributing significantly to the final margin of victory.

The Padres failed to record any runs throughout the entire contest, leaving their offense silent against the Dodgers’ bullpen.

Pitching Performance

Michael King took the loss for the Padres, pitching four innings and allowing six hits and five earned runs while issuing two walks and striking out five batters. Wandy Peralta pitched two innings, allowing two hits and one earned run with one strikeout.

Griffin Canning finished the game for San Diego, pitching two innings and allowing one hit and one earned run with two walks and two strikeouts. For the Dodgers, Justin Wrobleski earned the win, pitching one inning and allowing one hit with no earned runs. Blake Treinen pitched one inning, allowing one walk and no hits.

Roki Sasaki pitched one inning, allowing two hits and no earned runs with two strikeouts. Edwin Diaz, Kyle Hurt, and Jack Dreyer also contributed to the scoreless innings, with Hurt pitching two innings and striking out two batters.

Sources

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