Dodgers vs Padres Prediction, Odds, Picks - Aug. 22
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The San Diego Padres need to bolster their farm system through the MLB Draft after destroying the top of their system to land some big trades.
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Padres take advantage of Giants mistakes, setting up another 1st place showdown with the Dodgers
The Padres capitalized on some sloppy Giants defense in a win over San Francisco, setting up another 1st place battle with the Dodgers.
Los Angeles swept the Padres, then in first place, last weekend at Dodger Stadium but on Friday the action turns to Petco Park.
Gavin Sheets hit two of San Diego's four home runs and drove in four runs, and Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed San Francisco's Rafael Devers of a homer as the Padres beat the Giants 8-1 on Wednesday night.
The Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers are separated by a mere two games for first place in the National League West through Tuesday. On a map, their home ballp
Dodgers defeat Rockies to maintain one-game lead in NL West. Next, they travel to San Diego for three games with the Padres.
Nick Pivetta allowed a leadoff homer by Jung Hoo Lee and then settled down to tie his season high with 10 strikeouts in six innings and lead the San Diego Padres to a 5-1 victory against the San Francisco Giants.
Bob Melvin did not hold back on how frustrating Thursday night was for the Giants in their loss to the Padres.