Will Smith's Homer, Roberts Ejection Power Dodgers Past Padres 8-6

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

Will Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run homer to cap a 12-pitch at-bat in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the rival San Diego Padres 8-6 in a heated game Tuesday night.

Manager Ejected Amidst Hit Batters

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts got ejected in the third after Fernando Tatis Jr. and Shohei Ohtani were hit by pitches. Another Padres player, Jose Iglesias, was plunked in the seventh.

Big Offensive Inning Powers Dodgers

Andy Pages went 4 for 4, hitting a pair of two-out homers and driving in another run during a five-run sixth when the Dodgers batted around in taking an 8-3 lead.

Tatis was hit by a pitch from Dodgers reliever Lou Trivino in the third, and Randy Vásquez plunked Ohtani in the bottom half. Both benches were warned and a fiery Roberts came onto the field to complain. He was tossed by third base umpire Tripp Gibson.

Jeremiah Estrada (2-4) took the loss.

In the seventh, Dodgers reliever Matt Sauer (2-1) hit Iglesias in the left hand with a pitch.

Tanner Scott worked the ninth to earn his 14th save.

Padres Attempt Comeback

The Padres pulled to 8-6 on pinch-hitter Trenton Brooks' two-run homer off Sauer and a bases-loaded balk by Michael Kopech in the seventh.

San Diego loaded the bases again in the eighth against Anthony Banda, who induced a foul pop by Luis Arráez to end the inning.

Key stat

Ohtani struck out four times a night after making his pitching debut for the Dodgers, 21 months after having elbow surgery.

Up next

Padres RHP Stephen Kolek (3-2, 3.50 ERA) starts Wednesday. Dodgers RHP Emmet Sheehan makes his first start in the majors since 2023 in his comeback from Tommy John surgery last year.

In summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 8-6 in a heated game. Will Smith hit a crucial tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning. Andy Pages contributed significantly with a 4-for-4 performance, including two homers in the Dodgers' five-run sixth. The game featured multiple hit batters, leading to the ejection of Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Pitching results included Jeremiah Estrada taking the loss for the Padres and Matt Sauer earning the win for the Dodgers, with Tanner Scott securing the save. The Padres mounted a comeback attempt in the later innings but ultimately fell short.

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