Michael King takes blame after costly 5th inning non-challenge vs. Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers (54-30) defeated the San Diego Padres 4-2 on Sunday, June 28, 2026, taking the series at Petco Park and improving to 4-2 against San Diego in the two series between the NL West rivals this season. Starting pitcher Michael King had a rough outing, lasting only 4.1 innings and allowing four earned runs, and took responsibility for a costly non-challenge in the 5th inning that may have influenced the game's outcome. San Diego fell to 43-39 with the loss, as both series against the Dodgers followed the same pattern of a Padres win in the opener followed by two consecutive Dodgers victories.