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Freeman's Blast Seals Series Win in All-Star Nod
5 Jul
Summary
- Freddie Freeman hit a solo home run, extending the Dodgers' lead.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched seven scoreless innings, striking out 11.
- The Dodgers defeated the Padres 3-0 to clinch the series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a series-clinching 3-0 victory against the San Diego Padres on Saturday, July 4th, 2026. Freddie Freeman provided the decisive blow with a solo home run in the sixth inning, extending the Dodgers' lead. This crucial hit came on the same day Freeman was selected to his tenth career All-Star Game.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, also an All-Star, delivered a stellar performance on the mound. He pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just three singles and one walk while striking out 11 batters. Yamamoto protected a one-run lead established earlier in the game by an Andy Pages RBI single.
The win further solidified the Dodgers' position atop their division, pushing the Padres out of second place. This victory marked the fifth win in six games against their rivals this season, as the Dodgers continue to build momentum heading into the All-Star break.
