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San Francisco Giants 2–8 Los Angeles Dodgers: match recap

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FinalMLB · Start Sep 19, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC · Venue: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium

San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers finished 2–8 (MLB) on September 18, 2026. Below: the form, standings and head-to-head record both teams took into the game.

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Match recap

Mookie Betts and Kyle Tucker powered the Dodgers to an 8-2 win over the Giants, with Tyler Glasnow striking out 10 over six innings. Los Angeles launched five home runs, while San Francisco's offense managed just five hits and struck out 14 times.

The Dodgers jumped on Giants starter Cesar Perdomo early, with Mookie Betts hitting two home runs and Kyle Tucker adding another to build a lead. Tyler Glasnow was dominant, allowing only three hits and two runs while striking out 10 over six innings. San Francisco's only offense came from Jung Hoo Lee's solo homer and a Jonah Cox sacrifice fly. The Giants bullpen collapsed in the late innings, with Philip Abner allowing five runs in the seventh, capped by Max Muncy's home run.

Key factors

  • Dodgers out-hit the Giants 11-5 and out-homered them 5-1, with Mookie Betts leading the power surge with two home runs and three RBI.
  • Tyler Glasnow struck out 10 Giants over six innings, dominating a San Francisco lineup that whiffed 14 times total.
  • The Giants bullpen allowed six runs in the final 2.1 innings, with Philip Abner surrendering five runs in the seventh to break the game open.

The Analyst's verdict

Los Angeles's power bats and deep pitching staff make them a tough matchup when they get production from the top of the lineup. San Francisco's offense, which struck out 14 times and managed only five hits, continues to struggle against elite arms, and their bullpen depth remains a concern.

Matchup edge

Form edge: Los Angeles Dodgers, 3-2 in the last 5 games against 2-3 for San Francisco Giants.

Matchup to watch: San Francisco Giants’ attack (index 94) against Los Angeles Dodgers’ defence (index 84).

Matchup to watch: Los Angeles Dodgers’ attack (index 110) against San Francisco Giants’ defence (index 105).

Recent form: last 5

San Francisco Giants: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 27 runs scored and 23 conceded.

San Francisco Giants
Sep 16, 2026at St. Louis CardinalsW6–5
Sep 15, 2026at St. Louis CardinalsW10–3
Sep 14, 2026at St. Louis CardinalsL1–2
Sep 13, 2026vs San Diego PadresL4–6
Sep 12, 2026vs San Diego PadresL6–7

Los Angeles Dodgers: 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5, with 22 runs scored and 15 conceded.

Los Angeles Dodgers
Sep 17, 2026at Cincinnati RedsW8–2
Sep 16, 2026at Cincinnati RedsL2–6
Sep 15, 2026at Cincinnati RedsW4–0
Sep 14, 2026at Cincinnati RedsW4–1
Sep 13, 2026at Miami MarlinsL4–6

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Head-to-head

In the last 5 meetings on record, San Francisco Giants won 2, Los Angeles Dodgers won 3.

May 14, 2026Los Angeles Dodgers5–2San Francisco Giants
May 13, 2026Los Angeles Dodgers4–0San Francisco Giants
May 12, 2026Los Angeles Dodgers2–6San Francisco Giants
May 11, 2026Los Angeles Dodgers3–9San Francisco Giants
Apr 23, 2026San Francisco Giants0–3Los Angeles Dodgers

Season so far

San Francisco Giants are 27th of 30 on win rate after 153 games (64-89).

Los Angeles Dodgers are 2nd of 30 on win rate after 153 games (93-60).

#TeamPWLRuns
27San Francisco Giants1536489649:719
2Los Angeles Dodgers1539360759:580

Team season model

  • San Francisco Giants attack index 94: 6% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • San Francisco Giants defence index 105: 5% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers attack index 110: 10% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers defence index 84: 16% less conceded per game than the league average.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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