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Dodgers Aim to Even Series vs. Padres
28 Jun
Summary
- Dodgers seek to tie series against Padres on Saturday.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto will pitch for the Dodgers.
- The Dodgers lead the NL West by eight games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing to face the San Diego Padres on Saturday night with the goal of tying their current series. The Padres secured a dominant 7-1 victory in Friday's series opener, largely due to strong pitching from former Dodger Walker Buehler and effective relief.
For Saturday's matchup, the Dodgers plan to start right-handed pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Yamamoto boasts a 7-5 record with a 2.65 ERA this season. He previously faced the Padres in mid-May, allowing just one run over seven innings.
The Padres will counter with left-handed opener Kyle Hart, expected to be followed by right-hander Randy Vásquez. Vásquez has struggled recently, coming off his worst start of the season where he surrendered seven runs against the Texas Rangers.
The first pitch is scheduled for 5:40 p.m. PT/8:40 p.m. ET, with broadcast coverage on SportsNet LA and the MLB app, and radio options available in English and Spanish. The Dodgers currently lead the National League West by eight games over the Padres.
