Rookie Andy Pages' two-homer night powers Dodgers past Padres 8-6 on June 18, 2025. See how Pages and Yamamoto secured the thrilling division win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Some nights, one player just decides to put the team on his back. Wednesday at Dodger Stadium was one of those nights, and rookie outfielder Andy Pages was that player. In a high-octane 8-6 slugfest against the San Diego Padres, Pages delivered a performance for the ages, powering the Dodgers to a crucial division win and reminding everyone of the incredible young talent in this lineup.
4-for-4 with two home runs, three RBIs, and three runs scored. The first career multi-homer game for rookie Andy Pages.
You simply couldn't get Andy Pages out. The rookie outfielder was a one-man wrecking crew, stepping up to the plate four times and reaching base every single time. His night included two towering home runs, his first-ever multi-homer game in the big leagues. Every time the Padres seemed to be creeping back into the game, Pages had an answer, finishing with three RBIs and scoring three runs himself. It was a statement performance that not only won the game but announced his arrival as a true offensive threat.
While Pages stole the headlines, he wasn't the only Dodger swinging a hot bat. Teoscar Hernández added a home run of his own, providing crucial insurance runs in a back-and-forth affair. On the mound, Yoshinobu Yamamoto wasn't his sharpest, but he battled through six innings, giving up three runs while striking out seven to earn the win. He gave his team a chance, and the offense picked him up. Evan Phillips then came on in the ninth to slam the door, navigating a tense final frame to lock down his 15th save of the season and secure the victory.
The good news wasn't just confined to the field. Before the game, the Dodgers officially reinstated right-hander Emmet Sheehan from the 60-day injured list. After being sidelined with a forearm strain, Sheehan's return is a massive boost for a starting rotation that has been stretched thin. His presence provides much-needed depth behind Yamamoto, Dustin May, and the ageless Clayton Kershaw. To make room on the roster, righty Carson Sauer, who had struggled in recent relief appearances, was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. A healthy Sheehan could be a game-changer for the Dodgers' second-half push.
What a day to be a Dodger fan. A thrilling win over the Padres, powered by a rookie sensation, extends the team's NL West lead and improves their season record against San Diego to 4-1. With the offense firing on all cylinders and a key arm in Emmet Sheehan rejoining the rotation, the Dodgers are looking more formidable than ever. The team will look to carry this momentum into the rest of the series, sending a clear message to their division rivals that the road to the pennant still runs through Los Angeles.
