The Los Angeles Dodgers made an unexpected Will Smith decision before a crucial game against the San Diego Padres.

Mookie Betts hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday.

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres (at home) by a score of 5-4. Mookie Betts hit a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to sea

As San Diego continues its playoff push, Merrill’s recovery will be closely monitored. The Padres have leaned heavily on their pitching and defense to stay afloat in the division race, and losing one of their most dynamic young players could test their depth down the stretch.

The Los Angeles Dodgers set their sights on a big sweep of the visiting San Diego Padres as they play a Sunday series finale at Dodger Stadium.

See why my Padres vs. Dodgers predictions and MLB picks for August 17 eye the Under. The first two games of the series both resulted in an Under as the San Diego Padres have been slumbering at the plate, managing just two combined runs. With Tyler Glasnow on the hill, it’s hard to predict a quick return to form for San Diego’s bats.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell will come face to face with some old friends when he takes the mound at home Saturday night against the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers earned a 3-2 victory in the series opener Friday to end a four-game losing streak and create a first-place tie in the National League West.