Padres visit Dodgers as NL West rivalry resumes on national TV

Two NL West rivals meet again with the Dodgers up 2-1.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 31 min read

The next chapter of the historic Padres-Dodgers rivalry is already underway... 📺 #MLBNShowcase presented by @goodyear L

What happened: The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers meet again in their divisional series, carried nationally on MLB Network's Showcase. Los Angeles enters holding a 2-1 edge in the set. First pitch is scheduled at Dodger Stadium.

Why it matters: The matchup carries weight in the NL West, where the Dodgers sit atop the division at 56-31 while the Padres scuffle at 43-42. San Diego has dropped its last five games, making this a chance to steady a slipping season against the team it must chase. The rivalry's stakes only grow as the schedule tightens.

By the numbers: Los Angeles has taken four of the last five head-to-head meetings, including a 4-2 win on June 28 and a 15-3 rout on June 27; San Diego's lone recent answer was a 7-1 victory on June 26. The Dodgers are averaging 5.3 runs per game and allowing 3.5, against the Padres' 3.9 scored and 4.3 allowed.

What to watch: Watch how San Diego responds after five straight losses, and whether Los Angeles can extend its series edge as the divisional stretch continues.

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@MLBNetwork Jul 2, 10:23 PM ET

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