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September 24, 2026 · Dodger Stadium

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers Game Analysis — September 24, 2026

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Scoring path

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  1. 6
    Supports the analysis

    Harris hit sacrifice fly to center, Salas scored.

    1–0
  2. 7
    Supports the analysis

    Hays reached on infield single to shortstop, Merrill scored, Bogaerts to second.

    2–0
  3. Supports the analysis

    Salas singled to center, Bogaerts scored, Song to second.

    3–0
  4. Supports the analysis

    Tatis Jr. singled to right, Song scored, Salas to third.

    4–0
  5. 8
    4–1

    Betts scored on a balk, Freeman to second on a balk.

  6. 4–1

    Betts scored on a balk, Freeman to second.

  7. 9
    4–2

    Ohtani doubled to center, Edman scored.

Key observations by inning

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  1. 1–4 · linked

    Starter Run Prevention Under Scoring Threat

    Nick Pivetta

    Nick Pivetta prevented Los Angeles from converting run-scoring opportunities across 4.2 scoreless innings by inducing high-leverage outs with runners in scoring position in the first, third, and fourth innings.

    Nick Pivetta pitch selection by count

    Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (87 valid pitches).

    Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (87 valid pitches).

    Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (87 valid pitches).
  2. 1–7

    Starting Pitching Appearance

    Tyler Glasnow

    Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow struck out 11 batters over 6.1 innings, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks across 91 pitches.

    pitches
    91
    innings appeared
    1–7
  3. 1–7 · linked

    Player Influence

    Fernando Tatis Jr.

    Fernando Tatis Jr. reached base three times for San Diego, recording two singles, a walk, an RBI, and two stolen bases across four plate appearances.

  4. 1–9 · linked

    Offensive Performance

    Mookie Betts

    Mookie Betts reached base in four of his five plate appearances for the Dodgers, finishing 3-for-4 with a double, two singles, a walk, and a run scored.

  5. ▼ 1

    Base Out State

    Mookie Betts · Freddie Freeman · Teoscar Hernandez · Nick Pivetta

    In the bottom of the first inning, Mookie Betts reached third base with one out after a double and a groundout, but Nick Pivetta preserved the scoreless tie by striking out Teoscar Hernandez.

  6. 3–6 · linked

    Two-strike Putaway Sequences

    Tyler Glasnow · Jake Cronenworth · Manny Machado · Samad Taylor

    Tyler Glasnow used low out-of-zone knuckle curves to generate decisive two-strike chase whiffs, concluding swinging strikeouts against Jake Cronenworth, Manny Machado, and Samad Taylor.

    Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher deployment

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (4 pitchers, 3 subsequent).

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (4 pitchers, 3 subsequent).

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (4 pitchers, 3 subsequent).
  7. 3–9 · linked

    Player Influence

    Shohei Ohtani

    Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-5 with a single, an RBI double in the ninth inning, and one strikeout.

  8. 4–6 · linked

    Matchup Effect

    Tyler Glasnow · Manny Machado

    Tyler Glasnow struck out Manny Machado in two of their three matchups, concluding both strikeouts with breaking pitches below the strike zone.

  9. ▼ 4

    Base Out State

    Nick Pivetta · Hunter Feduccia · Teoscar Hernandez · Andy Pages

    In the bottom of the fourth inning, Nick Pivetta stranded runners on second and third base following a walk and a wild pitch by getting Hunter Feduccia to ground out back to the mound.

  10. ▲ 6

    Opening Scoring Sequence

    Dustin Harris · Ethan Salas · Fernando Tatis Jr. · Tyler Glasnow

    San Diego broke a scoreless tie in the top of the sixth inning when Dustin Harris hit a sacrifice fly to center field to score Ethan Salas following consecutive singles by Salas and Fernando Tatis Jr.

    Top of the 6th — bases and outs

    4 plate-appearance transitions in the top of inning 6.

    4 plate-appearance transitions in the top of inning 6.

    4 plate-appearance transitions in the top of inning 6.
  11. 6–9

    Complete Game

    Complete Game

    The San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2, building a four-run lead through seven innings behind run-scoring plays in the sixth and seventh before holding off late Los Angeles rallies.

  12. 6–9

    Game Frame

    Game Frame

    The Padres won 4-2 behind four unanswered runs in the sixth and seventh innings before withstanding single-run responses from the Dodgers in the eighth and ninth.

  13. ▲ 7

    Scoring Rally

    Justin Wrobleski · Austin Hays · Ethan Salas · Fernando Tatis Jr.

    In the top of the seventh inning, San Diego converted a two-runner baserunning opportunity into three runs against reliever Justin Wrobleski on run-scoring singles from Austin Hays, Ethan Salas, and Fernando Tatis Jr.

  14. ▲ 7

    Substitution Window

    Austin Hays · Jake Cronenworth · Justin Wrobleski · Jackson Merrill

    Austin Hays delivered an immediate pinch-hit RBI infield single in the seventh inning after replacing Jake Cronenworth against Justin Wrobleski, driving in Jackson Merrill.

  15. 8–9

    Bullpen Usage

    Evan Phillips · Edwin Diaz

    Los Angeles relievers Evan Phillips and Edwin Diaz each worked a scoreless inning with two strikeouts in the eighth and ninth innings, respectively.

  16. ▼ 8

    Player Influence

    Freddie Freeman · Mookie Betts

    Freddie Freeman recorded two hits in four at-bats, including an eighth-inning single that advanced Mookie Betts to third base prior to the balk that brought in Los Angeles' first run.

What this game can—and can’t tell us

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

  • Glasnow's curve did its job

    Medium

    In the cited plate appearances, out-of-zone knuckle curves presented an effective chase and whiff putaway pitch that secured strikeouts.

    Evidence

    Top 3

    • Jake Cronenworth vs Tyler Glasnow
    • Knuckle Curve · 83 mph · Swinging Strike

    Top 4

    • Manny Machado vs Tyler Glasnow
    • Knuckle Curve · 81.8 mph · Swinging Strike

    Top 6

    • Samad Taylor vs Tyler Glasnow
    • Tyler Glasnow · Knuckle Curve · 29% usage

    Not implied

    • Does not prove pregame scouting intent or private deception strategy.
    • Does not establish a permanent repertoire identity or season-long tendency.
    • Does not imply hitter incapacity against off-speed pitches in other contexts.

    Limitations

    • Applies only to the cited two-strike plate appearances and does not prove pregame scouting scripts or pitching-design intent.
    Tyler GlasnowJake CronenworthManny MachadoSamad Taylor
  • Pivetta preserved the tied game

    Medium

    Pivetta successfully escaped three separate two-out scoring-position threats to maintain a scoreless tie through 4.2 innings.

    Evidence

    • Nick Pivetta · 4.2 IP · 4 H · 0 ER · 7 K · 1 BB · 87 pitches

    Bottom 1

    • Teoscar Hernandez vs Nick Pivetta
    • T. Hernández struck out swinging.

    Bottom 3

    • Freddie Freeman vs Nick Pivetta
    • Freeman struck out looking.

    Bottom 4

    • Hunter Feduccia vs Nick Pivetta
    • Feduccia grounded out to pitcher.
    • Base/out transitions · Bottom 1
    • Base/out transitions · Bottom 3
    • Base/out transitions · Bottom 4

    Not implied

    • Does not imply repeatable clutch attributes beyond the recorded game events.
    • Does not prove pitch-calling intent or defensive positioning strategy.

    Limitations

    • Applies only to the specific high-leverage situations in this game; does not measure broader seasonal clutch pitching metrics.
  • The sixth inning was three first-pitch answers

    High

    Salas and Tatis Jr. reached on singles to set up Harris's sacrifice fly, yielding the game's first run.

    Evidence

    Top 6

    • Ethan Salas vs Tyler Glasnow
    • Fernando Tatis Jr. vs Tyler Glasnow
    • Dustin Harris vs Tyler Glasnow
    • Harris hit sacrifice fly to center, Salas scored.
    • Base/out transitions · Top 6

    Not implied

    • Does not establish pitcher fatigue as the cause of the sixth-inning hits.
    • Does not imply predictive success for subsequent lineup turns.

    Limitations

    • Confined to the three plate appearances that produced the opening run in the sixth inning.
    San Diego PadresDustin HarrisEthan SalasFernando Tatis Jr.Tyler Glasnow
  • The Glasnow-to-Wrobleski handoff broke it open

    High

    San Diego scored three runs in the seventh inning on three singles off Wrobleski, bringing home both runners inherited from Glasnow and one additional runner.

    Evidence

    Top 7

    • Austin Hays vs Justin Wrobleski
    • Samad Taylor vs Justin Wrobleski
    • Ethan Salas vs Justin Wrobleski
    • Fernando Tatis Jr. vs Justin Wrobleski
    • Dustin Harris vs Justin Wrobleski
    • Hays reached on infield single to shortstop, Merrill scored, Bogaerts to second.
    • Salas singled to center, Bogaerts scored, Song to second.
    • Tatis Jr. singled to right, Song scored, Salas to third.
    • Justin Wrobleski · 0.2 IP · 3 H · 1 ER · 1 K · 0 BB · 19 pitches

    Not implied

    • Does not imply bullpen mismanagement or optimal substitution decisions by either manager.
    • Does not establish individual batter clutch rating or predictive hitting tendencies.

    Limitations

    • Describes deterministic run outcomes and sequences without establishing managerial intent regarding pitcher deployment.
    San Diego PadresJustin WrobleskiAustin HaysEthan SalasFernando Tatis Jr.