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September 23, 2026 · Dodger Stadium

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers Game Analysis — September 23, 2026

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Scoring path

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  1. 4
    Supports the analysis

    Machado homered to center (409 feet), Harris scored.

    2–0
  2. 2–1

    Edman hit sacrifice fly to left, T. Hernández scored.

  3. 5

    Harris grounded into fielder's choice to pitcher, Salas scored on throwing error by pitcher Yamamoto, Harris second, Tatis Jr. safe at third on error.

    3–1
  4. Supports the analysis

    Machado hit sacrifice fly to center, Tatis Jr. scored.

    4–1
  5. 9

    Fermin singled to left, Taylor scored.

    5–1

Key observations by inning

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  1. 1–4

    Pitch Pattern

    Robbie Ray

    Robbie Ray featured sinkers on 44.0% and sliders on 28.6% of his 84 pitches thrown.

    pitches
    84
    innings appeared
    1–4
  2. 1–6

    Starting Pitching

    Yoshinobu Yamamoto

    Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 6.0 innings for the Dodgers, allowing four runs (two earned) on five hits, one walk, and one home run while striking out four over 88 pitches in a losing effort.

    pitches
    88
    innings appeared
    1–6

    Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitch selection by count

    Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (88 valid pitches).

    Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (88 valid pitches).

    Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (88 valid pitches).
  3. ▲ 4

    Scoring Sequence

    Manny Machado · Yoshinobu Yamamoto

    Manny Machado hit a two-run home run measured at 409 feet to center field off Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the fourth inning.

  4. ▲4–▼4

    Bullpen High Leverage

    David Morgan · Shohei Ohtani · Tommy Edman · Mookie Betts

    Entering with the bases loaded and one out in the fourth inning, reliever David Morgan limited the Dodgers to a sacrifice fly and a walk before striking out Shohei Ohtani swinging on an eight-pitch sequence, stranding three baserunners and preserving San Diego's 2-1 lead.

    San Diego Padres pitcher deployment

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (6 pitchers, 5 subsequent).

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (6 pitchers, 5 subsequent).

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (6 pitchers, 5 subsequent).
  5. 4–5 · linked

    Scoring Opportunities

    Manny Machado

    Manny Machado drove in three of San Diego's five runs, hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning and a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning while finishing 1-for-4.

  6. ▲5–▼5

    Bullpen Usage

    Yuki Matsui

    Yuki Matsui earned a hold by pitching a scoreless fifth inning, allowing one hit and one walk while inducing a double play.

  7. ▲7–▼7

    Bullpen Usage

    Kris Bubic · Manny Machado

    Kris Bubic threw one scoreless inning in relief for the Dodgers, inducing an inning-ending double play from Manny Machado in the seventh.

  8. ▲8–▼8

    Bullpen Usage

    Adrian Morejon

    Adrian Morejon recorded a hold in the eighth inning by completing one scoreless frame on six pitches while allowing one hit.

  9. 8–9

    Bullpen Usage

    Jack Dreyer

    Jack Dreyer retired all four batters he faced over 1.1 scoreless relief innings, striking out one on 11 pitches.

  10. ▲9–▼9

    Bullpen Usage

    Blake Treinen

    Blake Treinen surrendered one run on two hits and one walk across two-thirds of an inning in the ninth.

What this game can—and can’t tell us

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See what the reviewed evidence supports—and where its limits are.

  • Morgan kept the fourth inning from changing owners

    Medium

    Morgan successfully navigated a bases-loaded inherited jam by limiting damage to a single sacrifice fly and ending the threat with a strikeout of Ohtani.

    Evidence

    • David Morgan · bullpen · 13 pitches · inning 4
    • Morgan relieved Ray

    Bottom 4

    • Edman hit sacrifice fly to left, T. Hernández scored.
    • Tommy Edman vs David Morgan
    • Mookie Betts vs David Morgan
    • Shohei Ohtani vs David Morgan
    • Sinker · 98.5 mph · Swinging Strike
    • Base/out transitions · Bottom 4
    • David Morgan · 0.2 IP · 0 H · 0 ER · 1 K · 1 BB · 13 pitches

    Not implied

    • This does not imply managerial strategy or long-term bullpen usage tendencies.

    Limitations

    • Limited to the fourth-inning relief appearance; does not prove bullpen hierarchy or design.
    San Diego PadresDavid MorganShohei OhtaniTommy EdmanMookie Betts

  • Machado's one hit did most of the damage

    High

    Manny Machado was the primary run producer for San Diego, accounting for three RBIs via a two-run home run and a sacrifice fly.

    Evidence

    • Manny Machado · 1-for-4 · 1 HR

    Top 4

    • Machado homered to center (409 feet), Harris scored.

    Top 5

    • Machado hit sacrifice fly to center, Tatis Jr. scored.
    • Final score 5–1

    Not implied

    • This does not establish season-long clutch performance or future platoon tendencies.

    Limitations

    • Does not account for plate appearances outside the cited game.
    San Diego PadresManny Machado

  • Yamamoto's loss looked worse than his six innings

    High

    Yamamoto completed six innings, conceding four runs—two of which were earned—with four strikeouts and one walk.

    Evidence

    • Yoshinobu Yamamoto · 6 IP · 5 H · 2 ER · 4 K · 1 BB · 88 pitches · L
    • Yoshinobu Yamamoto · 88 pitches · innings 1–6
    • Final score 5–1

    Not implied

    • This does not establish fatigue levels or predictive starting effectiveness.

    Limitations

    • Does not account for pitching appearances in other contests.
    Los Angeles DodgersYoshinobu Yamamoto