Padres defeat Dodgers 7-1 behind starter's one-run outing

San Diego defeated the visiting team 7-1 on June 26, 2026, at Petco Park. The home starter allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings while the visiting starter gave up three runs and walked five batters in four-plus innings.

Game summary The home team took the lead in the second inning on a three-run home run. The visiting team answered with a solo home run in the top of the second but did not score again. The home offense added four runs against a relief pitcher in the eighth inning. The visiting team left the bases loaded with one out in the sixth inning.

Season context The home starter has a 3.81 ERA for the season and a 1.71 ERA since the start of June. The visiting starter has allowed 13 runs in 14 innings over his last three starts and carries a 4.88 ERA. The home team improved to 42-38 while the visiting team fell to 52-30. The visiting team remains eight games ahead in its division.