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Dodgers Edge Padres 8-7 in 10-Inning NL West Opener

A go-ahead RBI double by Andy Pages in the 10th inning secured Los Angeles an 8-7 extra-innings victory over San Diego.

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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 07: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers exits the game in the seventh inning after giving up a three run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Four of the National League Divison Series at Busch Stadium on October 7, 2014 in St Louis, Missouri.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 09: Manager Dave Roberts after Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is thrown out at home plate in the fourth inning during Game Four of the Division Series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on October 09, 2024 in San Diego, California.
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JUNE 06: Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning at Busch Stadium on June 6, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Andy Pages delivered the decisive hit in the 10th inning by doubling off Wandy Peralta and scoring on Tommy Edman’s single.
  • Will Smith homered in the third inning and drove in three runs against Padres starter Nick Pivetta.
  • A controversial backdoor slider strike call on Manny Machado ended the Padres’ rally in the top of the 10th inning.
  • An injury-marred Dodgers rotation required seven relievers to cover the extra innings, with Tanner Scott recording his 12th save.
  • The rivals will meet seven times over 11 days, with each game set to influence the tight NL West standings.