Dodgers, Padres Tied for NL West After Padres’ 2-1 Win

The San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 to tie them atop the National League West, with both teams holding identical records and 33 games left in the regular season. Padres starter Yu Darvish delivered an impressive six innings, allowing just one hit and striking out five, while the bullpen, including recent acquisition Mason Miller, successfully preserved the slim lead despite some tense moments. The Dodgers' Blake Snell pitched seven strong innings, giving up two runs, but the Dodgers' offense struggled, managing only one hit through eight innings and failing to capitalize on late-inning opportunities. The Padres scored key runs in the fourth inning through small-ball tactics involving Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts, which ultimately made the difference. The game featured intense moments such as a disputed double play that ended a Dodgers rally in the eighth and a final strikeout by Padres closer Robert Suarez against Teoscar Hernández to seal the victory. The tightly contested series underscores the rivalry and the pressure both teams face as the playoff race tightens.