The Los Angeles Dodgers endured a challenging 11–1 loss to the San Diego Padres on June 10, 2025, at Petco Park, highlighting ongoing pitching difficulties exacerbated by injuries within the team’s rotation. This defeat comes shortly after a narrow 8–7 extra-inning victory against the Padres the previous night, underscoring the volatility in the Dodgers’ recent performances.
In the June 10 matchup, Dodgers’ reliever Matt Sauer was tasked with covering multiple innings to alleviate the bullpen’s workload. However, Sauer struggled significantly, surrendering nine runs over 4⅔ innings. The Padres capitalized on this, amassing 16 hits, with standout performances from Manny Machado, who drove in five runs, and Luis Arraez, who contributed three hits and four runs scored. Padres’ starter Dylan Cease delivered a commanding performance, pitching seven shutout innings and recording a season-high 11 strikeouts, securing his first win since April 2.
The Dodgers’ offense was largely stifled, managing only six hits and avoiding a shutout with Michael Conforto’s RBI single in the eighth inning. Manager Dave Roberts resorted to using utility player Enrique Hernández to pitch the final innings, a move indicative of the team’s current pitching challenges.
This loss places the Dodgers at a 40–28 record, maintaining a narrow lead in the National League West division. The team has faced a series of injuries to key pitchers, including Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Roki Sasaki, all of whom are currently on the injured list. Efforts are underway to bolster the rotation, with Shohei Ohtani progressing in his recovery from elbow surgery. Ohtani recently completed his third simulated game, throwing 44 pitches over three innings, and while his return before the All-Star break remains uncertain, his progress offers a potential boost to the beleaguered pitching staff.
The Dodgers and Padres are set to conclude their three-game series on June 11, with both teams vying for dominance in the tightly contested division. As the Dodgers navigate through this period of adversity, the team’s resilience and depth will be critical in sustaining their postseason aspirations.