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Dodgers Rally from Six-Run Hole to Defeat Padres 12-7
7/4/2026, 1:47:40 PM
Historic Comeback
On Thursday night at Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers erased a 6-0 deficit to beat the San Diego Padres 12-7. Dalton Rushing’s two-run homer in the second started the rally, and the Dodgers scored 12 unanswered runs, marking their 26th comeback win of the season.
Series Context
The Dodgers arrived from a three-city road trip to start the longest homestand of the season. The Padres, seeking to rebound from a recent shellacking, had already tied a season-high with six straight losses, three to Los Angeles. In the first two innings, Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth each homered, giving San Diego a 6-0 lead.
Key Performers
Dalton Rushing tied career highs with four hits and four RBI, adding a two-run homer, a sacrifice fly and an RBI single. Kyle Tucker also recorded four hits, matching his career best and extending his on-base streak to nine plate appearances. Andy Pages supplied the tying two-run double in the fourth. Max Muncy contributed RBI hits in the third and fifth innings; Mookie Betts delivered the RBI double that gave Los Angeles its first lead. Tommy Edman added an RBI double in the fifth, stole third and scored on a wild pitch. Roki Sasaki allowed six runs, three homers and posted a fastball average of 97.8 mph, below 98 mph. Will Klein closed the game with two scoreless innings to earn the win.
Stats
- Final score: Dodgers 12, Padres 7; Dodgers scored 12 consecutive runs after trailing 6-0.
- Rushing four hits and four RBI; Tucker four hits (career-high tie); Pages 2-run double; Muncy and Betts each added RBI hits; Edman contributed an RBI double, a stolen base and a run on a wild pitch.
- Roki Sasaki allowed 6 runs, 3 homers; fastball average 97.8 mph (below 98 mph).
- Padres logged a sixth straight loss (season-high); Dodgers have won 31 of the last 41 home meetings versus San Diego and now lead the NL West by 13 games, their largest margin since a 16-game lead in 2023.
NL West Impact
The win solidified Los Angeles’ dominance in the National League West, extending their lead to 13 games over San Diego. The margin represents the widest gap the Dodgers have held since the previous season’s conclusion and underscores their control of the division as regular season progresses.
Next Game
The series continues Friday with Padres right-hander Michael King (5-7, 3.55 ERA) scheduled to start against Dodgers ace Shohei Ohtani (8-2, 1.58 ERA). Both teams will look to build on Thursday’s outcome as the Dodgers aim to preserve their lead and the Padres seek to halt their losing streak.
