Dodgers Face Elimination in NLDS Game 4 Showdown Against Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the brink of elimination as they head into Game 4 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres. After a dramatic 6-5 loss in Game 3, the Dodgers now trail 2-1 in the best-of-five series. Despite the tension between the two teams over the past few days, the series has lived up to its billing, delivering thrilling baseball moments and a heated rivalry on full display.
In Game 3, the Padres’ offense exploded for six runs in the second inning, with Fernando Tatis Jr. continuing his postseason dominance, including a towering home run that helped San Diego secure the win. Tatis, who is hitting an impressive .556 in the postseason, has been a force to be reckoned with, already tying the Padres’ single-postseason home run record. Meanwhile, the Dodgers saw a spark from Teoscar Hernández, whose grand slam brought them within one run, but their bats were ultimately silenced by the Padres' bullpen.
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Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:08 PM PT at San Diego’s Petco Park. The Dodgers, fighting to keep their season alive, have yet to announce a starting pitcher and are likely to rely on their bullpen for this pivotal game. Ryan Brasier is expected to start, but it will be an "all hands on deck" situation as manager Dave Roberts tries to force a winner-take-all Game 5. On the other side, Padres starter Dylan Cease will take the mound, looking to shake off his rough Game 1 outing in Los Angeles, where he allowed five earned runs over just 3.1 innings.
With the Padres needing just one more win to advance to the National League Championship Series (NLCS), the Dodgers are facing the possibility of a third straight NLDS exit. This would be another tough blow for the franchise, especially after an offseason where they invested heavily in talent. However, Dodgers’ shortstop Miguel Rojas expressed confidence that the team can still turn things around, pointing to their ability to bounce back throughout the season.
For fans, all eyes will be on stars like Mookie Betts, who finally broke out of a slump with a home run in Game 3, and Shohei Ohtani, whose bat has yet to fully ignite in the series. The Padres, on the other hand, are counting on contributions from key players like Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts, alongside the red-hot Tatis, to finish the job.
With high stakes, big names, and two fierce rivals, Game 4 promises to be another memorable chapter in the Dodgers-Padres rivalry. Whether the Dodgers can extend their season or the Padres clinch a spot in the NLCS, fans won’t want to miss a minute of the action. Tune in to FS1 or stream it live on MLB.TV.
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