Dodgers Win Electric Battle vs. Padres to Even Series
The Dodgers faced the Padres on Tuesday, May 19, hoping to even the series, and came away with an exciting 5-4 win.
The Los Angeles Dodgers faced the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, May 19, hoping to even the series, and came away with an exciting 5-4 win. The Padres took the lead in the National League West on Monday, taking a 0. 5-game advantage with 48 games in the book for the Dodgers.
After two aces faced off on Monday, the Dodgers and Padres rolled out Emmet Sheehan and Griffin Canning, respectively. With much more offense and high intensity throughout, the second game of the three-part series lived up to the billing of the rivalry. May 19, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is congratulated by left fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images The Dodgers got some slugging against the Padres after being blanked by San Diego the day before. Ohtani hit two doubles , and Freddie Freeman delivered two home runs to power the offense. Sheehan had a poor night by his recent standards, with five hits and a walk leading to four earned runs.
They came on two two-run shots from the Padres. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation) The Dodgers were forced to pull Sheehan after four innings, figuring he lacked sharpness and pitched on short rest. The bullpen came in and blanked the Padres, allowing no hits and just three walks.