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Darvish Dominates as Padres Edge Dodgers to Tie NL West Lead

The veteran right-hander’s efficient six innings highlight a comeback from a delayed, injury-hit start.

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Aug 22, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) scores a run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images
Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park

Overview

  • Yu Darvish limited Los Angeles to one hit and one walk over six innings on 74 pitches with five strikeouts, allowing only a solo home run in a 2-1 win at Petco Park.
  • Relievers Jason Adam, Mason Miller and Robert Suarez covered the final three innings, with Suarez recording his MLB-leading 34th save.
  • San Diego moved to 73-56 to draw level with the Dodgers atop the NL West after Darvish rebounded from a rough previous start in Los Angeles.
  • Manager Mike Shildt praised Darvish as “fantastic,” while Manny Machado called it the best he has seen the pitcher perform and said he set the tone.
  • Darvish missed the first two-plus months with elbow inflammation and, after early struggles, has recently improved with a 23-4 strikeout-to-walk mark over his past five starts as reported.