Dodgers defeat Padres 3-0 on July 4

A starting pitcher threw seven scoreless innings and a batter hit a solo home run to give one team a 3-0 home win over the other on July 4. The home team scored first in the third inning on an RBI single. The starting pitcher then worked around three singles and one walk while protecting the lead.

Sixth-inning home run In the sixth inning the batter hit a solo home run off a reliever, extending the lead to 2-0. The same batter later added an RBI single in the eighth inning against the opposing closer. The starting pitcher retired 11 of his final 12 batters before a reliever recorded a three-pitch strikeout in the eighth. Another reliever earned the save in the ninth.

Series outcome The home team won five of six games against the visiting team over two series this month. The victory eliminated the visitors from second place in the division. The batter said after the game that each All-Star selection remains special.

The starting pitcher said through an interpreter that returning to the All-Star team holds personal meaning. The two teams conclude their four-game series on Sunday night.