San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: NL West Showdown at Dodger Stadium – August 17, 2025 Game Preview

Sunday, August 17th, 2025

San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: MLB Showdown at Dodger Stadium

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers meet on August 17, 2025, in a highly anticipated National League West battle at Dodger Stadium. This contest is the final game of a three-game series, with the Dodgers looking to complete a sweep over their division rivals.

Team Overview

San Diego Padres enter the matchup standing at 69-54, second in the NL West. The Padres have experienced ups and downs this season, particularly on the road where they hold a 31-34 record. Their offense, however, remains potent with a collective .251 batting average—good for fifth in the National League.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers lead the division with a 70-53 record and are exceptionally strong at home, boasting a 40-24 mark. The Dodgers are particularly dominant when their bats come alive, recording a 55-12 record in games where they score five or more runs.

Pitching Probables

The Padres are expected to start Yu Darvish (2-3, 5.61 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 29 strikeouts), who will look to harness his veteran experience to challenge the Dodgers’ offense.

The Dodgers counter with Tyler Glasnow (1-1, 3.08 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 64 strikeouts), a consistent force on the mound this season.

Current odds favor Los Angeles at -155, with the Padres at +128 and an over/under set at 8.5 runs.

Season Series

This marks the tenth meeting of the season between these clubs, with the Dodgers holding a commanding 7-2 lead in the series thus far.

Top Performers

Los Angeles Dodgers

Will Smith has set the pace for the Dodgers, hitting .306 along with 19 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs, 58 walks, and 54 RBI. Mookie Betts has been productive as well, recording 14 hits in his last 41 at-bats, adding a home run and eight RBI in his last 10 games.

San Diego Padres

Manny Machado remains a cornerstone of the Padres’ lineup, batting .294 with 30 doubles and 20 home runs this year. Xander Bogaerts has also provided a spark, collecting 10 hits, three doubles, and three home runs in his last 40 at-bats.

Recent Form

The Dodgers have split their last 10 games (5-5), hitting .262 as a team with a 3.68 ERA and outscoring opponents by 17 runs. The Padres have won seven of their last 10 (7-3), posting a .259 average, a 3.26 ERA, and outpacing their opposition by 13 runs.

Injury Report

Dodgers

Los Angeles is managing a lengthy list of injuries including key players such as Max Muncy (oblique), Brock Stewart (shoulder), Tommy Ed

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