The Los Angeles Dodgers (39-27) travel to PETCO Park to face the San Diego Padres (37-27) in a highly anticipated NL West showdown on Monday, June 9, 2025. Both teams are battling for divisional supremacy, with the Dodgers looking to extend their lead while the Padres aim to close the gap at home.
Game Details
- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres
- Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Venue: PETCO Park (San Diego, CA)
- Broadcast: SportsNet LA, SDPA
- Radio: AM 570 LA Sports (Dodgers), KWFN 97.3 FM (Padres)
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Los Angeles Dodgers (39-27)
- Last Game: The Dodgers fell 2-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals, struggling to generate offense late in the game.
- Key Players:
- Shohei Ohtani – Batting .266, with 102 home runs, leading the Dodgers’ offense.
- Freddie Freeman – Provides elite contact hitting, batting .275, with solid defensive versatility.
- Dustin May – Starting pitcher with a 3-4 record, 4.09 ERA, and 63 strikeouts, looking to secure his fourth win of the season.
- Strengths: Power-hitting lineup, aggressive baserunning, strong bullpen depth.
- Weaknesses: Inconsistent starting pitching, struggles against elite pitching staffs.
San Diego Padres (37-27)
- Last Game: The Padres secured a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, completing a three-game sweep.
- Key Players:
- Fernando Tatis Jr. – Batting .246, with 56 home runs, aiming to break out of a slump.
- Manny Machado – Provides elite contact hitting, batting .275, with solid defensive versatility.
- Nick Pivetta – Starting pitcher with a 6-2 record, 3.16 ERA, and 71 strikeouts, looking to continue his strong form.
- Strengths: Strong pitching depth, disciplined hitting, home-field advantage.
- Weaknesses: Struggles against power-hitting teams, bullpen inconsistencies.
Matchup Analysis & Betting Insights
- Head-to-Head: The Dodgers have won 61.1% of their games as favorites this season.
- Game Strategy:
- Los Angeles: Needs May to deliver a strong outing and capitalize on San Diego’s pitching inconsistencies.
- San Diego: Must control the pace and rely on Tatis Jr. and Machado to generate runs.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 118
San Diego Padres 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 8, 2025
