LOS ANGELES, California – The Padres’ weekend in Los Angeles was filled with excitement, as they secured a 6-3 victory over the Dodgers on Sunday, marking their second consecutive series win at Dodger Stadium in 11 years. Jurickson Profar’s bases-loaded double in the seventh inning proved to be the deciding factor in breaking the 3-3 tie.
Profar’s performance, especially his ability to capitalize on the Dodgers’ pitching, has been instrumental in the Padres’ recent success. With this win, the Padres improve to a .500 record (9-9) for the season. Manny Machado praised Profar’s contributions, highlighting his impact on the team and solid statistics.
The Padres’ victory was not the only rare occurrence during the series. The games were marked by rain delays, the first consecutive delays in Dodger Stadium in 36 years. Despite the challenges posed by the weather, the Padres managed to turn the game around after squandering opportunities, such as grounding into three double plays with the bases loaded.
The Dodgers scored all their runs during the fourth inning, but the Padres were able to capitalize on the lack of pitching command from James Paxton. The Padres’ patience at the plate resulted in a record-breaking 14 walks issued by Dodgers pitchers in the game.
In the end, Robert Suarez secured his fifth save of the season, closing out the game for the Padres and solidifying their second consecutive series win at Dodger Stadium. The Padres’ resilience and ability to come back from setbacks demonstrate their potential for a successful season ahead.