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Dodgers’ Kim and Hurt Combine for Crucial Double Play Against Padres

Key eighth-inning turnaround in San Diego

Eighth-Inning Turnaround

The Los Angeles Dodgers met the San Diego Padres on May 20, 2026, at Petco Park in San Diego, where the eighth inning produced a pivotal defensive sequence.

Hyeseong Kim, the Dodgers' second baseman, and pitcher Kyle Hurt turned a double play that resulted in the outs of Fernando Tatis Jr. at second and Miguel Andujar at first.

The play halted a potential rally by the Padres, preserving the Dodgers' position in the game and underscoring the importance of timely defense.

Fans and analysts noted the execution as a clear example of coordinated effort under pressure, highlighting the team's defensive focus.

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