Game Overview
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN / SportsNet LA / SDPA / MLB.tv
- Season Series: Dodgers lead 8–2
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starting Pitcher | W–L | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | Blake Snell | 3–1 | 1.80 | 1.44 | 25 |
| Padres | Yu Darvish | 2–3 | 5.97 | 1.22 | 34 |
- Snell has been dominant in limited action, including a shutout win over San Diego last week.
- Darvish has struggled with run prevention but still flashes elite strikeout potential.
Team Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Batting Average: .254
- ERA: 4.81
- Top Performers:
- Shohei Ohtani: 44 HR, 83 RBI, .353 AVG over last 5 games
- Freddie Freeman: .306 AVG, 6-game hit streak
- Mookie Betts: .246 AVG, 13 HR, 57 RBI
- Road Record: 32–31
- Strength: 49–22 when recording 8+ hits
San Diego Padres
- Last 10 Games: 6–4
- Batting Average: .267
- ERA: 2.59
- Top Performers:
- Manny Machado: .294 AVG, 21 HR, 77 RBI
- Fernando Tatis Jr.: .268 AVG, 25 doubles, 17 HR
- Luis Arraez: .289 AVG, 27 doubles, 4 triples
- Home Record: 41–21
- Strength: Best team ERA in NL (3.56)
The Dodgers have owned the season series, but San Diego’s pitching and home-field edge make this a toss-up. Snell’s form gives LA the upper hand, especially with Ohtani and Freeman surging. Still, if Darvish can settle in and Machado stays hot, the Padres could flip the script in front of a fired-up crowd.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 123
San Diego Padres 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 21, 2025
