Padres aim for playoffs while facing Dodgers in crucial series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The San Diego Padres face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal three-game series starting Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. The Padres enter the matchup with a 14-4 record in September, positioning themselves for a top National League wild-card spot. Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez believes the Padres possess the talent to reach the World Series but acknowledges that overcoming the back-to-back champions Dodgers presents a significant challenge. This series will serve as an important test for both teams as the regular season nears its conclusion.
- •Padres are 14-4 in September, the best record in baseball.
- •Martinez cites Padres' strong bullpen and offense.
- •Crucial series for NL wild-card and bye positioning.
- •Rivalry intensified; teams haven't faced since early July.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Hall of Fame pitcher believes Padres can reach World Series but getting past Dodgers will be ‘tough task’
"The Padres are surging. Since the beginning of September, San Diego has a 14-4 record and has earned the title of the hottest team in baseball. The Padres have continued...
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