Dodgers host Padres while building 14-game division lead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers face the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on July 4, 2026. The Dodgers hold a 14-game lead in the NL West, an advantage that positions them significantly ahead of the Padres, who are tied for second in the division. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to pitch for the Dodgers in this matchup, seeking to improve his performance against San Diego. This contest is crucial for both teams, as the current standings reflect a stark division gap.
- •Dodgers lead the NL West by 14 games.
- •San Diego tied for second in the division with the Diamondbacks.
- •Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitching for the Dodgers.
- •Game taking place at Dodger Stadium at 7:10 p.m. PT.
- •Padres closer to the Rockies than to the Dodgers.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers keep growing the biggest division lead in baseball
"Completely isolated at the top of the NL West, the Dodgers host the Padres with Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound
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