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Kyle Tucker’s 4‑RBI Night Powers Dodgers to 15-3 Win Over Padres

Tucker called his swing unsatisfactory after producing a 4‑RBI performance that kept the Dodgers atop the NL West.

Jun 27, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker (23) hits an RBI single during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Dodgers beat the Padres 15-3 with Tucker going 3-for-5, hitting a two-run homer and driving in four runs in the outing reported on Saturday.
  • Tucker said he “didn’t love” his swing despite the big night, reflecting self-criticism after a month in which his June batting average fell and his overall season marks dipped to roughly a .238 average and .719 OPS.
  • Los Angeles erupted for nine runs in the sixth inning, the club’s most runs in a single inning in San Diego since 1969, and received a five-inning start from Yoshinobu Yamamoto who allowed two earned runs.
  • The win extended the Dodgers’ lead in the National League West and reaffirmed their depth as contributions from Mookie Betts, Dalton Rushing and others fueled the team-wide offensive outburst.
  • Tucker’s performance is a meaningful short-term response to earlier struggles rather than proof of a sustained turnaround, making his consistency and approach at the plate the key things to watch next.