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Dodgers Edge Padres 8-7 in 10-Inning Opener at Petco Park

The Dodgers now lead the series 1-0 after an extra innings victory that sharpens the division standings.

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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 led off the 10th inning with an RBI double and scored on Tommy Edman’s single to secure the Dodgers’ 8-7 win.
  • Will Smith homered and drove in three runs while Freddie Freeman added three hits as Los Angeles’ offense overcame early deficits.
  • Nick Pivetta yielded five runs over four innings, snapping his unbeaten home streak and exposing San Diego’s shallow bullpen.
  • Tyler Wade’s three-run triple and Manny Machado’s RBI double fueled the Padres’ early rally before their bullpen was overtaxed.
  • San Diego will start Dylan Cease in Game 2 and the Dodgers have yet to announce a starter as they manage their injury-depleted rotation.