Matchup Snapshot
- Dodgers Record: 73–56 (Tied 1st in NL West)
- Padres Record: 73–56 (Tied 1st in NL West)
- Season Series: Dodgers lead 8–3
This is a high-stakes battle for sole possession of the division lead.
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | Tyler Glasnow | 1–1 | 3.12 | 1.10 | 72 |
| Padres | Nestor Cortes | 1–2 | 5.87 | 1.42 | 34 |
Glasnow returns from injury and has been solid in limited outings. Cortes is still finding rhythm after a midseason trade from Milwaukee.
Recent Form
- Dodgers: 5–5 last 10 .254 AVG 4.81 ERA +8 run diff
- Padres: 6–4 last 10 .267 AVG 2.59 ERA +23 run diff
Padres are riding a 4-game win streak and have home momentum.
Key Hitters
- Dodgers:
- Shohei Ohtani: 44 HR, 83 RBI, .353 AVG last 5 games
- Freddie Freeman: .306 AVG, 6-game hit streak
- Mookie Betts: .316 AVG last 5 games, 13 HR
- Padres:
- Manny Machado: 21 HR, 78 RBI, .350 AVG last 5 games
- Fernando Tatis Jr.: 17 HR, 76 BB, .267 AVG
- Luis Arraez: .289 AVG, 28 doubles
Injury Watch
- Dodgers: Ohtani (leg, day-to-day), Muncy (oblique), Gonsolin, Sasaki, Graterol (all long-term IL)
- Padres: Musgrove (elbow), King (knee), Merrill (ankle)
This one’s got playoff intensity. Glasnow’s command vs. San Diego’s hot bats will be the tipping point. If you want a syndication-ready preview block or betting grid, I can tailor it for your platform.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 140
San Diego Padres 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 22, 2025
