The lead
June 26, 2026 - San Diego - Walker Buehler beat his former team, and the San Diego Padres topped the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1 at Petco Park, per the Associated Press recap on CBS Sports.
How the game turned
Buehler worked deep enough to quiet a Dodgers lineup that managed only one run. San Diego's offense scored enough to make the reunion start stand up at home.
Pitching and matchup notes
Buehler earned the win against the franchise that drafted him while San Diego's bullpen closed out a comfortable home victory.
Bats that changed the board
AthX Engine graded San Diego at 16 team FP on the Friday card.
AthX Engine fantasy angle
AthX Engine rewards quality starts when run prevention pairs with enough offense to beat a division rival. The Padres' 16 team FP registers on the daily board, separate from dynamic pricing.
What comes next
The Padres and Dodgers played again Saturday at Petco Park.
*Sources: MLB.com schedule, CBS Sports/AP recap, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*
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