Freeman hit a three-run home run in the first inning to give the Dodgers an early lead. The Padres tied up the game by the top of the eighth inning, but Betts responded with a home run of his own to give the Dodgers the final 5–4 lead, and ultimately, the win.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have one of the more bitter rivalries in baseball. Even the managers seem to have some beef.

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 have won back-to-back games against the San Diego Padres, securing the divisional lead once again. The Dodgers are 7-2 against the Padr

After taking down the Padres and winning the season series on Saturday night, the Dodgers retake possession of first place in the NL West.

The San Diego Padres play against the Los Angeles Dodgers in an MLB game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres as Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Downplays Win Over Padres: 'It's a Game in August'. Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw held the stance he took before the Dodgers' series against the San Diego Padres, keeping his eyes on October.

The Dodgers are favored (-124 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Padres (+104). The Los Angeles Dodgers will give the start to Tyler Glasnow (1-1, 3.08 ERA), who is looking for win No. 2 on the season,