The Los Angeles Dodgers (39-27) face the San Diego Padres (37-27) on June 10, 2025, in a highly anticipated NL West clash at Petco Park. This series, the first since the Padres’ stunning 2024 NLDS sweep, reignites a fierce rivalry between the division’s top teams.
Padres fans are buzzing, with the team winning eight of their last ten games. Fueled by Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts, San Diego’s offense is clicking, backed by a strong rotation. Manager Mike Shildt keeps the focus tight: “We know what this series means to the fans and our guys. But we’ve got to approach it like any other game—go out there for some clean baseball, one pitch at a time.”
The Dodgers, leading the NL West by two games, have been inconsistent lately, with injuries and bullpen struggles fueling fan concerns. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledges the challenge: “It always feels like a fight coming here. You respect what they have, but our guys are ready. We want to put our foot down for the rest of the season.” With Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and ace Tyler Glasnow leading the charge, L.A. aims to quiet the Padres’ crowd.
With playoff scars still fresh, this series is more than a regular-season matchup. Can the Padres maintain their surge, or will the Dodgers reassert their dominance? Follow the action as this storied rivalry unfolds!