Dodgers Face Padres in Pivotal Game 4 of NLDS

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres are set to clash once again in Game 4 of the National League Division Series (NLDS) at Petco Park. With a 2-1 lead in the series, the Padres have the opportunity to advance to the National League Championship Series (NLCS) if they clinch a win on Wednesday.

This NLDS has been marked by high-scoring innings, as was evident in Game 3 where all 11 runs were scored within the first three frames. The Padres claimed a 6-5 victory, showcasing their offensive prowess.

The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts made headlines by hitting a home run in the first inning for the second consecutive night, setting an early 1-0 lead against Padres’ Dylan Cease. Cease, who was the starter for Game 1, will attempt to secure the Padres’ position in the NLCS amid a short rest schedule.

Ryan Brasier will take the mound in a bullpen game for the Dodgers, a strategy aimed at leveraging multiple pitchers to manage innings and batters effectively. This approach will unfold against the backdrop of San Diego’s fervent home crowd.

In the previous matchups of the series, the Padres managed to overcome the Los Angeles Dodgers’ initial advantage after the Dodgers won Game 1, garnering attention as Shohei Ohtani made his long-awaited postseason debut.

The starting lineup for the Dodgers includes players like Teoscar Hernández and Max Muncy, while the Padres feature key players such as Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado. The first pitch is scheduled for 9:08 p.m. Eastern Time, as fans anticipate an intense continuation of this Major League Baseball playoff series.