Padres' Walker Buehler beats the Dodgers for the first time after nearly a decade in Blue

Walker Buehler defeated his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, for the first time since leaving them roughly 1.5 seasons ago, pitching three-hit ball into the sixth inning in a dominant performance. The San Diego Padres won the NL West rivalry matchup 7-1 on Friday night, June 27, 2026. Buehler had spent nearly a decade with the Dodgers before joining San Diego.