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Padres and Dodgers Clash in Crucial NL West Showdown
16 Aug
Summary
- Padres and Dodgers tied for first place in NL West
- Pitching matchup features Dylan Cease vs. Blake Snell
- Dodgers have 6-2 season series lead over Padres
As of August 16, 2025, the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers are locked in a tight race for the top spot in the NL West division, both holding 69-53 records. The two teams are set to square off in a highly anticipated matchup on Saturday evening.
On the mound, the Padres will send Dylan Cease to the hill, while the Dodgers counter with Blake Snell. Cease has struggled this season, posting a 4.52 ERA and 1.28 WHIP, but the Padres will be hoping he can turn things around against their division rivals. Snell, on the other hand, has been solid for the Dodgers, with a 2.37 ERA and 1.53 WHIP.
The Dodgers have held the upper hand in the season series so far, leading the Padres by a 6-2 margin. Los Angeles has been a dominant force at home, boasting a 39-24 record at Dodger Stadium. The Padres, meanwhile, have struggled on the road, posting a 31-33 record away from Petco Park.
Despite their recent success, the Dodgers have hit a bit of a rough patch, going 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Padres, on the other hand, have been surging, winning 7 of their last 10 contests. This sets the stage for a thrilling showdown as both teams look to gain ground in the tight NL West race.
