The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers wrap up their fiery four-game NL West series on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. With the Dodgers leading the season series 5–1 and tensions boiling over from multiple hit-by-pitches and ejections earlier in the week, this finale promises playoff-level intensity and national spotlight drama.
Game Details
- Matchup: San Diego Padres (39–34) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (46–29)
- Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Time: 10:10 PM ET
- Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: SportsNet LA, Bally Sports San Diego, MLB Network, MLB.tv
Probable Pitchers
- Padres: Randy Vásquez (4–4, 4.12 ERA)
- Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (7–2, 3.18 ERA)
Yamamoto has been electric in his debut MLB season, showcasing elite command and a devastating splitter. He’s held opponents to a .212 average at home and has 92 strikeouts in 79.1 innings. Vásquez, meanwhile, has struggled with consistency but owns a 2.70 ERA in two career starts vs. the Dodgers.
Team Trends
- Dodgers: Winners of 8 of their last 10, Los Angeles leads MLB in runs per game (5.6), team batting average (.265), and home runs (117).
- Padres: Just 3–7 in their last 10, San Diego has dropped three straight to L.A. and is 18–22 on the road.
Players to Watch
- Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers): Batting .292 with 25 HR, 43 RBI, and a 1.012 OPS. He’s homered in back-to-back games and remains the most dangerous bat in the lineup.
- Will Smith (Dodgers): Slashing .378/.429/.703 over his last 10 games with 3 HR and 10 RBI.
- Andy Pages (Dodgers): 4-for-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI in Tuesday’s win; now batting .293 with 15 HR.
- Manny Machado (Padres): Team leader with 11 HR and 45 RBI, hitting .316 with a five-game hit streak.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. (Padres): 13 HR, 37 RBI, and a .288 AVG. He was hit by a pitch Tuesday, fueling the rivalry’s fire.
- Luis Arraez (Padres): Batting .280 with 16 doubles and a .336 OBP. He’s 13-for-44 over his last 10 games.
Betting Odds & Insights
- Trend to Know: The Dodgers are 9–1 when favored by -250 or more, while the Padres are 2–7 as +200 underdogs this season.
Final Thoughts
The Dodgers are rolling, powered by a relentless offense and a resurgent rotation, while the Padres are reeling and searching for answers. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound and Shohei Ohtani swinging a hot bat, Los Angeles is poised to complete the sweep. But with Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. looking to spark a response, expect fireworks—both literal and figurative—in this rivalry finale.
Game Odds
San Diego Padres 9
Los Angeles Dodgers – 272
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 18, 2025
