The Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off a series of 10 consecutive games against National League West rivals with an extra-inning victory over the San Diego Padres. This week marks the first time these teams are competing in 2025, contrasting having already completed season series with other rivals. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts commented on the importance of this rivalry stretch while downplaying its effect on the year. He expressed a goal of finishing this period in first place, underscoring the competitive quality of their upcoming opponents while noting it’s still early in the season.
The Dodgers are playing 10 consecutive games against NL West rivals, starting with a win over the Padres, emphasizing their advantage in the division standings.
Manager Dave Roberts noted the importance of familiarity with the rival teams during this stretch, while maintaining that the outcomes won’t significantly dictate the season ahead.
Roberts expressed confidence in the team's ability to remain atop the division, highlighting the goal of playing good baseball against strong opponents in these upcoming games.
Despite the rivalry's intensity, Roberts believes the matchups will be more informative during their follow-up series later, suggesting it's too early in the season to draw major conclusions.
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