Two teams. One bitter rivalry. And three games that could send shockwaves through the National League playoff race. The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers square off this weekend in a series that’s part grudge match, part postseason preview — and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Friday: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD) vs. Dylan Cease (SD)
A duel between power and precision — Yamamoto’s fastball/split combo versus Cease’s swing-and-miss slider.
Saturday: Walker Buehler (LAD) vs. Michael King (SD)
Buehler’s big-game pedigree meets King’s underrated consistency in what could be the pivotal game of the series.
Sunday: Gavin Stone (LAD) vs. Joe Musgrove (SD)
Stone’s breakout season gets tested against Musgrove’s playoff-tested grit.
The Dodgers have a comfortable NL West lead, but dropping this series could give the Padres life in the wild card hunt — and more importantly, prove San Diego can hang with the best. For LA, a sweep would all but lock up home-field advantage, while a stumble might open the door for an NL East team to sneak into the top seed.
This isn’t just another August series. It’s a test of depth, discipline, and October readiness. Dodgers fans will be looking for dominance, Padres fans will be hoping for a statement — and the rest of baseball will be watching to see if the West is truly a one-team show.
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