Trending Now - Dodgers Edge Padres in NL West Showdown, Season Still Young
WHO:
MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Jackson Merrill, Craig Stammen, Randy Vásquez, Mason Miller
NY Post - Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers, Padres
WHAT:
MLB.com - The Dodgers won against the Padres 4-0 in a series finale.
MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani hit a home run and pitched five scoreless innings.
MLB.com - The Padres fell 1.5 games back in the NL West standings.
MLB.com - The Padres had opportunities to score but failed to capitalize.
MLB.com - Jackson Merrill exited the game due to a back injury after attempting to rob Ohtani's home run.
MLB.com - Randy Vásquez allowed three runs over 4 1/3 innings without a strikeout.
NY Post - Ohtani's performance contributed to the Dodgers' series win over the Padres.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Petco Park in San Diego.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The series finale occurred on a Wednesday.
MLB.com - The Padres are scheduled to open a three-game series against the A's on Friday night.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Padres manager Craig Stammen stated, “We were ready for a test... We definitely had some opportunities to break it open.”
HOW:
MLB.com - Ohtani's home run was hit on the first pitch from Randy Vásquez.
(UPDATED May 21, 2026 06:22 UTC)
In a decisive series finale at Petco Park, the Dodgers triumphed over the Padres with a score of four to nothing, thanks in part to Shohei Ohtani's impressive performance, which included a home run and five scoreless innings pitched. The Padres, who had chances to score but couldn't capitalize, now find themselves one and a half games behind in the NL West standings, and will be looking to bounce back as they prepare for a three-game series against the A's starting on Friday night. Unfortunately, Jackson Merrill exited the game due to a back injury after attempting to catch Ohtani's home run, while Padres manager Craig Stammen acknowledged the missed opportunities, stating, “We were ready for a test... We definitely had some opportunities to break it open.”