San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Preview - June 18, 2025

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

The San Diego Padres (39-33) and Los Angeles Dodgers (45-29) are set to play on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 9:10 PM in Los Angeles. The Padres are currently third in the NL West, while the Dodgers lead the division in first place.

Pitching Matchup

For the Padres, Stephen Kolek is the probable starter with a record of 3-2, a 3.50 ERA, a 1.32 WHIP, and 34 strikeouts. Emmet Sheehan is listed as the probable pitcher for the Dodgers with a record of 0-0.

Odds

The Dodgers are favored at -182 on the moneyline, with the Padres at +151. The over/under for the game is set at 9 1/2 runs.

Game Notes

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres after Andy Pages had a four-hit game on Tuesday. This matchup marks the sixth meeting between the teams this season, with the Dodgers holding a 4-1 advantage in the series.

Team Statistics

Los Angeles boasts a strong home record of 27-12 and is 45-29 overall. Dodgers hitters lead the NL with a collective .461 slugging percentage.

San Diego holds an 18-21 record in road games and is 39-33 overall. The Padres have the ninth-ranked team on-base percentage in the NL at .316.

Top Performers

For the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani is a key offensive force with 12 doubles, five triples, and 25 home runs. Will Smith has been hitting well recently, going 13 for 40 with three doubles, a triple, two home runs, and 10 RBI over the last 10 games.

Manny Machado has contributed significantly for the Padres with 19 doubles and 11 home runs. Fernando Tatis Jr. is currently on a good streak, batting 12 for 35 with three doubles over his last 10 games.

Recent Form

In their last 10 games, the Dodgers have a 7-3 record with a .264 batting average and a 4.45 ERA, outscoring their opponents by five runs.

The Padres have struggled recently, going 3-7 over their last 10 games. They have a .247 batting average and a 4.39 ERA in this span, outscored by two runs.

Injuries

Dodgers Injured List includes Tony Gonsolin (elbow), Luis Garcia (adductor), Tyler Glasnow (shoulder), Evan Phillips (forearm), Blake Snell (shoulder), Roki Sasaki (shoulder), Blake Treinen (forearm), Edgardo Henriquez (foot), Kyle Hurt (elbow), Emmet Sheehan (elbow), Michael Grove (shoulder), Brusdar Graterol (shoulder), River Ryan (elbow), and Gavin Stone (shoulder).

Padres Injured List includes Yu Darvish (elbow), Jackson Merrill (concussion), Michael King (shoulder), Jason Heyward (oblique), Bryan Hoeing (shoulder), Logan Gillaspie (oblique), Jhony Brito (forearm), and Joe Musgrove (elbow).

In summary

The San Diego Padres visit the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 18, 2025. The Dodgers lead the season series 4-1 and are favored in the game. Los Angeles is first in the NL West with a 45-29 record, while San Diego is third at 39-33. Stephen Kolek is scheduled to pitch for the Padres against Emmet Sheehan for the Dodgers. The Dodgers have a strong home record and lead the NL in slugging. The Padres rank ninth in the NL in on-base percentage. Recent performance favors the Dodgers who are 7-3 in their last 10 games compared to the Padres' 3-7 record over the same span. Both teams have multiple players currently on the injured list.

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