The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers face off in a highly anticipated National League West showdown at Dodger Stadium. With the Dodgers leading the division and the Padres looking to close the gap, this matchup carries significant playoff implications.
Game Details
- Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
- Time: 10:10 PM ET / 7:10 PM PT
- Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- TV Broadcast: MLB Network, SportsNet LA, SDPA
Los Angeles Dodgers Outlook
The Dodgers (43-29) enter this matchup atop the NL West, holding a two-game lead over the San Francisco Giants. Their offense has been powered by Shohei Ohtani, who leads the team with 25 home runs and 41 RBIs. Mookie Betts has also been a key contributor, hitting .267 with nine home runs and 33 walks.
Los Angeles will send Ben Casparius (4-1, 2.86 ERA) to the mound. Casparius has been effective, holding opponents to a .217 batting average while striking out 9.4 batters per nine innings.
San Diego Padres Outlook
The Padres (39-31) sit three games behind the Dodgers, looking to gain ground in the division. Manny Machado has been their most consistent hitter, batting .316 with 43 RBIs. Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the team with 13 home runs, ranking 24th in MLB.
San Diego will rely on Dylan Cease (2-5, 3.14 ERA) to deliver a strong outing. Cease is coming off a dominant 11-strikeout performance against the Dodgers, where he pitched seven scoreless innings.
Key Matchups to Watch
- Shohei Ohtani vs. Dylan Cease – Ohtani’s power hitting will test Cease’s ability to limit hard contact.
- Manny Machado vs. Ben Casparius – Machado’s ability to drive in runs will be crucial against Casparius’ command-heavy approach.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. vs. Dodgers’ Bullpen – Tatis’ home run ability makes him a threat in late-game situations.
Game Odds
San Diego Padres 9
Los Angeles Dodgers – 157
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 15, 2025
