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Dodgers Erase Early 6-Run Deficit and Win 12-7 to Extend Padres' Losing Streak
Dalton Rushing and Andy Pages led a 12-run surge as Los Angeles matched its biggest comeback since 2022, officials said.
On Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a 6-0 deficit to defeat the San Diego Padres 12-7 at Dodger Stadium, marking their largest comeback victory in nearly four years.
Early home runs from Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, and Jake Cronenworth built a 6-0 lead for the Padres against Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki in the first two innings.
Dalton Rushing ignited the comeback with a two-run homer and finished with four hits and four RBIs, while Andy Pages tied the game with a fourth-inning double.
Scoring 12 unanswered runs, the Dodgers secured their eighth win in 10 games while handing the Padres a sixth consecutive loss, aided by RBI hits from Mookie Betts and Max Muncy.
Shohei Ohtani faces Padres right-hander Michael King in the second game of the series on Friday, July 3, 2026.