Dodgers hand Mason Miller his first loss with Padres with winning run in the ninth
The Dodgers defeated the Padres 5-4 in a closely contested game at Petco Park. Mason Miller of the Padres suffered his first loss of the season after a wild ninth inning that allowed the Dodgers to score the winning run. Freddie Freeman contributed significantly with two home runs, helping the Dodgers regain the NL West lead.
- ▪Mason Miller's command issues led to his first loss of the season.
- ▪The Dodgers' victory required a sacrifice fly from Andy Pages in the ninth inning.
- ▪Freddie Freeman hit two home runs, marking a significant turnaround in his performance.
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MLB Dodgers hand Mason Miller his first loss with Padres with winning run in the ninth By Jack Harris Published May 20, 2026, 12:47 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google SAN DIEGO –– Mason Miller’s command was just a little too wild Tuesday night. Both to the plate, and to first base. With the Dodgers and Padres tied in the ninth inning at Petco Park, San Diego’s superstar closer made a mess for himself to blow his first game of the season. First, he missed with a full-count slider to Max Muncy, having a called third strike flipped to a walk via Muncy’s ABS challenge. 4 Mason Miller’s command was just a little too wild.
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