The San Diego Padres snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
The win allowed the Padres to avoid a four-game series sweep.
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Machado's Blast Decides Game
Manny Machado broke the game open with a three-run home run in the seventh inning.
The homer was his 26th against his former team, passing Dave Winfield for the most franchise homers against Los Angeles.
San Diego starting pitcher JP Sears earned the win by throwing five scoreless innings. He allowed only one hit and struck out five batters.
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The victory halted San Diego's longest skid since 2013 and gave the team its second win in its last 13 games at Dodger Stadium, according to team records.
Los Angeles starter Emmet Sheehan took the loss after giving up one run across four and a third innings while striking out five hitters.
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Padres reliever Mason Miller pitched a perfect ninth inning to claim his 22nd save of the season, locking down the win.
