Overview

• The Dodgers defeated the Padres 7-2 at Dodger Stadium, highlighted by a five-run seventh inning.
• Will Smith's two-run homer tied the game, followed by Shohei Ohtani's go-ahead RBI single and Mookie Betts' two-run single.
• Freddie Freeman exited the game in the seventh inning with a rolled right ankle, adding to the team's injury woes.
• The victory ensures the Dodgers a first-round bye in the playoffs, avoiding the wild-card round.
• Despite a season marked by injuries and challenges, the Dodgers demonstrated resilience, securing their 41st comeback win of the year.