Dodgers Score Nine Runs in Sixth Inning to Beat Padres 15-3

The visiting team broke open a tied game with a nine-run sixth inning and finished with 15 runs in a 15-3 win at Petco Park on Saturday night. The inning started with a double, followed by a run-scoring error. A triple and two consecutive home runs came next, and a three-run homer later in the frame pushed the total to nine.

Twelve batters came to the plate during the inning.

Eight reached base safely. Three hit home runs. The team added four runs in the eighth inning and one more in the ninth.

The visiting starter allowed two runs over six innings. The home team’s starter surrendered multiple runs after the fifth inning. The win improved the starter’s record to 8-5 on the season.

The visiting offense has now scored at least five runs in five of the starter’s last six outings. Saturday marked the most runs the team has scored in any start by this pitcher. 972 OPS since his return. >"We were taking good at-bats throughout the game and then just exploded in that inning.

" — Utility player, June 28, 2026 (game report) The home team’s catcher ended a 0-for-13 stretch with a home run in the sixth inning. The two teams are scheduled to play the series finale on Sunday afternoon.