Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Padres as Teoscar Hernández’s grand slam lifts team

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the latest game of their July series against the San Diego Padres 4‑3 after trailing 3‑0. Right‑fielder Teoscar Hernández hit a go‑ahead grand slam off reliever Adrian Morejón in the seventh inning, loading the bases with an error by Jake Cronenworth and providing the decisive run. The victory gave the Dodgers a 58‑31 record, the best in MLB and a solidified lead in the National League West.

Earlier in the series, Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a seven‑inning shutout, limiting the Padres to three runs in a 3‑0 win. The Padres, meanwhile, have fallen to an eight‑game road losing streak and a 14‑26 record since mid‑May, prompting speculation that they may trade star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. before the trade deadline. Pitcher Yamamoto earned praise from teammate Shohei Ohtani for his performance.

The Dodgers continue to capitalize on the Padres’ offensive struggles, while San Diego’s front office evaluates options amid a slide in the wild‑card race.