Dodgers beat the Padres 6-3 on June 17, 2025, after a 5-run rally. Shohei Ohtani & Max Muncy led the charge in a huge NL West win. See the highlights!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another night at Dodger Stadium, another win for the Boys in Blue. In a classic NL West showdown, the Dodgers weathered an early challenge from the San Diego Padres, exploding for a five-run fourth inning that buried their rivals and secured a 6-3 victory. The win extends the team's home winning streak and serves as yet another reminder that this offense is simply on another level.
The Dodgers now lead all of MLB in runs per game (5.5), batting average (.264), and slugging percentage (.459).
After Shohei Ohtani tied the game with an RBI double in the third, the fourth inning was pure Dodger baseball. The floodgates opened with a two-run single from Max Muncy, followed by an RBI single from Tommy Edman. Not to be outdone, Ohtani stepped up again for an RBI single of his own, and Mookie Betts capped the rally with yet another run-scoring single. When the dust settled, five runs were on the board, and the Dodgers had a lead they would not relinquish.
Shohei Ohtani was once again the engine of the offense, finishing the night 2-for-4 with a double and two crucial RBIs. He continues to dominate in June, leading the team in extra-base hits and RBIs. On the mound, Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a gritty performance. While he wasn't at his sharpest, allowing three runs over six innings (including a homer to Manny Machado), he battled through and gave the team the quality start it needed to set up the win.
Following Yamamoto's exit, the bullpen was lights out. The relief corps, including key arms like Evan Phillips and Alex Vesia, combined for three scoreless innings to slam the door on any potential Padres comeback. This lockdown performance is even more impressive considering the state of the rotation. With Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki, and others still on the injured list, the bullpen's ability to consistently secure wins has been a cornerstone of the team's success.
The win pushes the Dodgers to 44-29, keeping them firmly in first place in the NL West. Their success despite significant injuries is a testament to the organization's incredible depth. While the big league club keeps winning, the farm system remains one of baseball's best, with prospects like Dalton Rushing and Alex Freeland looking ready to contribute. The future is just as bright, with teenage talents like Josue De Paula and Emil Morales developing in the pipeline.
With the first game of the series in the bag, the Dodgers have once again proven they can win in multiple ways—with grit, with power, and with depth. As they continue to navigate a season filled with key injuries, nights like these show why they remain the team to beat. Look for them to carry this momentum into the next game against the Padres, aiming to secure another crucial series win at home.
