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Dodgers and Padres meet in crucial series ahead of postseason

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Dodgers and Padres meet in crucial series ahead of postseason
Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers face the San Diego Padres in a crucial three-game series starting Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. The matchup has significant postseason implications, with the Dodgers holding the second-best record in the National League and the Padres vying for the top NL wild-card seed. Both teams enter hot, with the Dodgers winning 14 of their last 17 games and the Padres winning 14 of their last 16. Mookie Betts of the Dodgers is particularly notable, boasting a 1.214 OPS in September, while Fernando Tatis' resurgence has energized the Padres. The series will help determine playoff readiness as teams approach the end of the regular season.

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By the Numbers
  • •Dodgers currently lead the NL West with a four-game advantage over the Braves.
  • •Padres hold a five-game lead over the Diamondbacks for the top wild-card slot.
  • •Mookie Betts has six home runs and 20 RBI in September.
  • •Fernando Tatis has an OPS of 1.083 this month.
  • •The Dodgers could welcome Shohei Ohtani back as they approach postseason play.
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  • 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers and Padres bring postseason urgency into showdown
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The Dodgers and Padres meet in a key series that carries huge implications and a possible playoff preview. Here's what to know.

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