US EditionDodgers Fall to Padres, Fall Out of First in NL West
Nestor Cortes dominated with six innings of one-hit pitching as the Padres won their fifth consecutive game, moving to 74-56 and overtaking the Dodgers in the NL West.
- On Saturday, the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 at Petco Park, San Diego, California, reclaiming the NL West lead.
- Following Cortes' dominance, San Diego's offense produced key runs with Ramón Laureano's bases-loaded single and Xander Bogaerts' two-run double sparking the scoring.
- Tyler Glasnow struggled early, yielding two runs, three hits and four walks in four innings, while Adrian Morejon recorded four outs for his third save in relief.
- The win moved San Diego Padres to 74-56, putting them ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers as they extend a five-game streak after being swept at Chavez Ravine.
- Sunday's series finale features an ace showdown between Dodgers and Padres, with the final regular-season series still undecided.
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Dodgers fall to Padres, fall out of first in NL West
Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres raises his arms as he scores a run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) Alex Freeland #76 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after a home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / …
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The Dodgers (73-57) dropped the second game against the Padres in a very similar way to the first game. Nestor Cortes took a perfect game into the sixth as the Dodgers only recorded two hits (and scored their lone run on an Alex Freeland homer, much like Friday). Tyler Glasnow struggled with his command again, …
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