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Dodgers Beat Padres 7-0, NL Bye Magic to One

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 10:48 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 7-0, closing in on the NL lead.
Freddie Freeman drove in three runs during the Dodgers’ four-run second inning.
Will Smith and Tommy Edman each hit a home run.
Andy Pages returned from the injured list to play center field after a broken left hand.
Dodgers extended home winning streak to 11 games and lowered NLDS-bye magic number to one.

History

Historical Context

In 1974 the Dodgers, managed by Walter Alston, captured the NL West with a 102-win season, beat the Pirates 3-1 in the NLCS and reached the World Series. That late-season surge, highlighted by Steve Garvey’s .312 average, helped them clinch the pennant. Today’s club, led by Freddie Freeman’s RBIs, echoes that momentum as it pushes for the NL lead.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 7-0, closing in on the NL lead.
Freddie Freeman drove in three runs during the Dodgers’ four-run second inning.
Will Smith and Tommy Edman each hit a home run.
Andy Pages returned from the injured list to play center field after a broken left hand.
Dodgers extended home winning streak to 11 games and lowered NLDS-bye magic number to one.

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