Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Predictions: Will Shohei Ohtani Push Dodgers to Victory?

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Predictions: Will Shohei Ohtani Push Dodgers to Victory?

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres for Game 2 of this crucial NL West series. In Game 1, the Padres got past the Dodgers by a final score of 4-2 after a spectacular triple play won things in the ninth.

The win has tightened things up in the NL West as the Dodgers' lead has been cut to two games.

It is essential to note the Padres lead the season series (8-3), so if these two teams end the year with the same record, San Diego wins the division.

That means if the Padres win tonight and tomorrow, they control their own fate going into the season's final series.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Date, Time and Where to Watch

• Date: September 25, 2024
• Time: 10:10 pm ET
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Predictions

Last night's win locked up a playoff spot for the Padres, as they will likely be the number one wild card in the NL if they can not win the division. San Diego is a league-best 40-17 since the Mid-Summer Classic.

The Padres used four two-out RBIs and a game-winning triple play to win last night.

Jake Crownenwoeth led the team with three runs batted in, two of which came on a home run. Meanwhile, Xander Boagartes delivered a two-out RBI single in the winning effort.

Michael King was great for the Friars, pitching five innings and allowing one unearned run.

The Padres' bullpen pitched four innings, allowing just one run.

The loss has forced tension around Dodgers nation, but a win tonight would give the Dodgers some breathing room in the division.

Los Angeles leads the Philadelphia Phillies by 0.5 games for the best record in the National League.

The Dodgers' +131 run differential is the second-best in the MLB.

Teoscar Hernandez and Kike Hernandez led the team last night as both players added a pair of hits.

Shohei Ohtani set the tone early in the game with a leadoff double and eventually came around to score on.

Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman struggled in the loss, going a combined 0-8.

Landon Knack was charged with the loss after pitching four innings, allowing four runs.

The Dodgers' bullpen pitched five scoreless innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Pick

• Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers ML (-135)

We will put our money back on the Dodgers tonight as last night's result won't scare us.

After clinching a playoff spot the night prior, I expect the Padres to come out a bit sluggish on Wednesday.

Dylan Cease has had a strong season but has had some troubles on the road with an ERA of 3.75.

Jack Flaherty is throwing the ball well, allowing just eight runs over his last four starts.