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The Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the San Diego Padres 3–0 on July 4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, delivering a dominant pitching performance that fell well short of the 8.5-run Vegas total. Dodgers starter struck out 13 while allowing just 4 hits and 2 walks across the game, posting a 0.00 ERA in the contest and establishing early control against a Padres lineup that managed only 4 hits with a .673 OPS. San Diego's offense was particularly anemic, striking out 13 times while generating zero runs and zero home runs, a stark contrast to Los Angeles' 1 home run and 3 RBIs despite recording just 5 hits themselves. The Dodgers' defense was flawless with no errors, and their pitching staff's 3.47 ERA and 13 strikeouts underscored a shutout effort that emphasized San Diego's inability to generate any offensive momentum. With the Padres' pitching allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits, the loss marks another step backward in their division race against a Dodgers team that continues to assert control through strong pitching and timely hitting.