Yu Darvish pitched seven excellent innings, allowing only two hits, leading the San Diego Padres to a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth, and Xander Bogaerts each hit solo home runs for the Padres. This victory marks their fifth win out of eight games against the Dodgers this season.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts noted the Padres’ unpredictability and their ability to exploit weaknesses. Despite the Dodgers’ recent winning streak, they lost two out of three games in this series.
The Padres have now won four consecutive series, showing their ability to play high-quality baseball consistently.
Darvish delivered an exceptional performance, striking out seven batters and walking only one. His earned run average (ERA) now stands at 2.43, and he has thrown 18 consecutive scoreless innings, matching a career high.
Reflecting on the win, Darvish emphasized the importance of executing pitches effectively against a tough opponent like the Dodgers. He expressed confidence that this victory will boost the team’s morale moving forward.
