Jun 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) runs the bases after hitting a walkoff home run as San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) watches at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Padres Notes: Devastating Walk-Off Loss to Dodgers, Former Friars Suddenly Cut

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By Gabe Smallson | Last updated Jun 19, 2025 10:59 AM ET

The San Diego Padres lost a heartbreaker to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-3, on Wednesday evening.

Dodgers catcher Will Smith entered the game for a pinch hit walk-off solo shot that was mere inches away from being a double. It was also extremely close to being caught by Fernando Tatis Jr. in the outfield.

WILL SMITH WALKS IT OFF

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— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 19, 2025

Instead, the Friars fell to 39-34 in dramatic fashion and are now six games back of the Dodgers in the NL West.

In other news, a recently-traded Padres utility man has already been cut by his new team. The 31-year-old was designated for assignment to make room for a player activated from the injured list, and the promotion of a minor leaguer.

Another former Padres offseason addition was unceremoniously cut by his new team, too.

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