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Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres โ Recap
February 22, 2026 ยท Peoria Stadium ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a decisive 5-1 victory over the San Diego Padres, establishing an early lead and maintaining control throughout the contest. A four-run outburst in the third inning created the necessary separation, a lead their pitching staff would not surrender.
Los Angeles first got on the scoreboard in the second inning, plating a single run. However, the game truly tilted in their favor during the ensuing frame, when a significant offensive surge put them firmly in command. The Padres managed to push across their only run of the game later, but it proved to be a solitary response in an otherwise quiet offensive showing.
That four-run third inning proved to be the critical juncture. Nick Senzel was instrumental in extending the Dodgers' advantage, contributing two hits and two RBIs, along with scoring a run himself. Although Padres reliever Sean Boyle delivered a strong performance from the bullpen, tossing two scoreless innings with two strikeouts, his appearance came after Los Angeles had already built its commanding lead.
Ultimately, the Dodgers' timely hitting and offensive explosion in the middle innings were too much for the Padres to overcome. This win moves Los Angeles to a 76-51 record, while San Diego now stands at 67-60.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 3rd inning, when the Los Angeles Dodgers scored 4 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hart |
|
2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Randy Vasquez |
|
2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Sean Boyle |
|
2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Carlos Duran |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Chris Campos |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Christian Suarez |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Garrett McDaniels |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jackson Ferris |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jerming Rosario |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Patrick Copen |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ronan Kopp |
|
1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Will Klein W |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Omar Cruz |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Ty Adcock |
|
1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Triston McKenzie L |
|
0.2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 54.00 |
| Michael Flynn |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Senzel |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Smith |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. |
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josue De Paula |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Newell |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Miller |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Rodriguez |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clay Dungan |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Solak |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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