Will Smith’s Walk-Off Homer Propels Dodgers Past Padres
- On Tuesday night, June 18, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured an 8-6 victory over their rivals, the San Diego Padres, in a tense and competitive matchup.
- The game featured escalating tensions after star players on both teams were hit by pitches, leading to warnings and manager Dave Roberts' ejection.
- Key moments included Will Smith’s tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning and Andy Pages going 4-for-4 with two home runs and three RBIs.
- Dodgers RHP Emmet Sheehan, returning from Tommy John surgery, pitched four innings allowing one run, while the Dodgers held an 8-3 lead before the Padres scored three in the seventh.
- The Dodgers' victory extended their record to five wins in six games against the Padres and highlighted the ongoing intense rivalry between the National League rivals.
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Padres tie it up in ninth only to see Dodgers walk it off for 4-3 win
The Padres mounted a comeback in the top of the ninth inning Wednesday, led by Jake Cronenworth and Xander Bogaerts, to tie the Dodgers at 3-all. Then, just as suddenly, Los Angeles shut them down. Will Smith hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Dodgers over the Friars 4-3. Smith, a pinch hitter, connected on a one-out 90-mph changeup from closer Robert Suarez (1-3) to break the tie for the Dodgers’ 25th comeback win o…

Will Smith’s walk-off homer propels Dodgers past Padres
The Dodgers’ Will Smith hits a walk-off home run during the ninth inning of their game against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) San Die…
Will Smith connected a two-run home run to break the draw at the end of a 12-release turn in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Fathers on Tuesday 8-6 in a hot game between divisional rivals.
Will Smith’s Tiebreaking Homer Lifts Dodgers over Rival Padres 8-6 in Heated Game
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run homer to cap a 12-pitch at-bat in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the rival San Diego Padres 8-6 in a heated game Tuesday night.

Will Smith's 12th-pitch HR sparks Dodgers' win over Padres
Will Smith hit a go-ahead home run on a 12-pitch at-bat in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers continued their success against the visiting San Diego Padres with an 8-6 victory on Tuesday.
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