Padres vs Dodgers starting pitchers
- Jack Flaherty for Los Angeles Dodgers
- Dylan Cease for San Diego Padres
Padres vs Dodgers statistics
| Stat |
Padres |
Dodgers |
| Hits |
1420 (2nd) |
1366 (6th) |
| Batting Average |
.265 (1st) |
.256 (5th) |
| Runs Batted In |
710 (9th) |
781 (2nd) |
| Runs |
743 (9th) |
805 (2nd) |
| Home Runs |
186 (11th) |
225 (3rd) |
| Walks |
445 (24th) |
579 (3rd) |
| Stolen Bases |
117 (14th) |
127 (12th) |
| Strikeouts |
1039 (30th) |
1301 (19th) |
| Pitches |
22974 (17th) |
23999 (3rd) |
Los Angeles Dodgers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/24/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
4-2 |
| 9/22/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
W |
6-5 |
| 9/21/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
L |
6-3 |
| 9/20/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
W |
6-4 |
| 9/19/24 |
@ Miami Marlins |
W |
20-4 |
San Diego Padres recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/24/24 |
@ Los Angeles Dodgers |
W |
4-2 |
| 9/22/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
4-2 |
| 9/21/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
6-2 |
| 9/20/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
3-2 F/10 |
| 9/18/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
W |
4-0 |
Padres vs Dodgers predictions
As the San Diego Padres gear up to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, all eyes will be on some key players expected to make a significant impact. Luis Arraez, leading the team with a stellar batting average of .320, seems primed to continue his hot streak, potentially racking up hits and helping to set the table for the likes of Manny Machado, who has already smacked 29 homers this season. Dylan Cease, with a 3.42 ERA and 220 strikeouts, is expected to anchor the pitching side. Given his sharpness on the mound lately, he could very well dominate the Dodgers' lineup, making it a challenging night for them at Dodger Stadium.
On the flip side, the Los Angeles Dodgers are not without their own set of aces. Shohei Ohtani continues to dazzle with an impressive season, both on the mound and with the bat. With 53 home runs to his credit this season, his presence in the lineup is always a game-changer. Additionally, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman are expected to make significant contributions. Betts, with a knack for getting on base and scoring, combined with Freeman's consistent hitting, might just give the Dodgers that extra firepower needed against a tough Padres pitching staff.
Given the current form and stats of both teams, this matchup is gearing up to be a classic showdown. The Padres have shown resilience on the road, and their top players are peaking at the right time. However, the Dodgers have the home-field advantage and a slightly deeper lineup that could exploit any missteps by Padres pitchers. While it's going to be a close call, the Dodgers might just have the edge in this clash, potentially squeezing out a victory in what promises to be a tightly contested game. But hey, in baseball, as in life, anything can happen—so sit back and enjoy what should be a fantastic game of ball!
Los Angeles Dodgers injuries
- Anthony Banda (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Connor Brogdon (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Tony Gonsolin (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Clayton Kershaw (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Austin Barnes (C): 10-Day-IL
San Diego Padres injuries
- Ha-Seong Kim (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Mason McCoy (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Stephen Kolek (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Jhony Brito (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Yovanny Cruz (P): Day-To-Day
Padres vs Dodgers game info
| Venue |
Dodger Stadium |
| Location |
Los Angeles, California |
| First pitch |
Wed 10:10 PM |
| Temperature |
68° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
