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Dodgers Take 10-Inning Opener From Padres, Hold NL West Lead

Winning the opener at Petco Park leaves Los Angeles a game clear in the NL West despite a thinned pitching roster.

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.
The Dodgers’ Andy Pages, right, is congratulated by teammate Kike Hernandez after scoring during the 10th inning of their game against the San Diego Padres on Monday night in San Diego. The Dodgers won, 8-7, in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledges the recent postseason meetings have added considerable weight to the team’s rivalry with the San Diego Padres. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Dodgers opened the three-game series with an 8-7 victory in the 10th inning at Petco Park.
  • Andy Pages led off the extra frame with an RBI double and Tommy Edman’s single provided the winning run.
  • Los Angeles improved to 40-29 overall and sits one game ahead of San Diego in the National League West standings.
  • The Dodgers absorbed the absence of injured pitchers such as Tony Gonsolin and Blake Snell by leaning on their bullpen and veteran hitters.
  • The teams will meet seven more times over the next ten games, a stretch that could determine the division race.