The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will begin a pivotal three-game series at Petco Park on Friday night that may determine who prevails in the National League West.  The Dodgers, who have spent 130 days in first place already this year,

Dodgers' Blake Snell returns to Petco Park for the first time since he was a Padre, and rides a scoreless streak into the matchup.

The Padres host the Dodgers on Friday night. Star centerfielder Jackson Merrill will once again not be in the lineup for the Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praises Blake Snell after tough loss to the San Diego Padres in an NL West clash at Petco Park.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are tied with the San Diego Padres in the National League West, and they have everything to play for going forward.

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers are concluding their season series on Sunday with the National League West lead currently at one game. The Padres are in sole possession of first place following their win on Saturday night.

Yu Darvish outdueled Blake Snell on Friday night and the San Diego Padres tied the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West with a 2-1 win.

Yu Darvish #11 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) Blake Snell #7 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park on Friday,