Dodgers beat Padres 12-7; Sasaki’s rough start sparks tension

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 12-7, extending their National League West lead to 13 games. The victory came after a six‑run deficit caused by starter Roki Sasaki, whose early struggles intensified concerns about his mid‑season regression.

A Dodgers Post podcast analyzed Sasaki’s performance, questioning whether pitch‑tipping contributed to the outing and if the Japanese pitcher can regain consistency as the rotation heals. The show also highlighted manager Dave Roberts reaching his 1,000th career win and noted the ongoing rivalry between the two California clubs, which has featured bench‑clearing incidents in recent seasons.