The Dodgers defeated the Padres 3-2 in a close game, improving their season series record to 6-2. They need just one more win in the remaining five matchups to secure a tiebreak advantage if necessary. Key contributions came from Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Teoscar Hernández, with the latter hitting a solo home run. The Padres made minor lineup adjustments, switching Jackson Merrill and Xander Bogaerts. Starting pitchers Blake Snell and Dylan Cease highlight contrasting performance trends, as Cease struggles compared to his prior Cy Young caliber season.
The Dodgers secured a crucial 3-2 victory against the Padres, bringing the season series to 6-2. With just five games left against San Diego, one more win is needed to secure the tiebreak advantage.
Blake Snell will pitch for the Dodgers seeking a series win, while Dylan Cease takes the mound for the Padres. Cease’s performance has dipped this season compared to last year's NL Cy Young contention.
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