Will Smith’s 2-run homer snapped a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the 6th inning, giving the LA Dodgers the lead they’d never give back in a heated 8-6 win over the Padres in Los Angeles.

Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts was kicked out of the game after each team’s megastar- Fernando Tatis Jr., and Shohei Ohtani- were hit by pitches. Jose Iglesias was also plunked in the 7th inning.

Andy Pages- who was plunked by Dylan Cease last night- went 4 for 4 tonight with a pair of 2-out home runs and an RBI single during LA’s 5-run 6th when the Dodgers took an 8-3 lead.

Jeremiah Estrada (2-4) took the L for the Padres.

Former Padres Tanner Scott pitched the 9th and picked up his 14th save.

Pinch-hitter Trenton Brooks hit his 1st career home run a bases-loaded balk by Michael Kopech cut the LA lead to 8-6 in the 7th.

San Diego loaded the bases again in the 8th- and they had Luis Arráez at the plate, but the 3-time batting champion was retired to end the inning.

Ohtani struck out 4 times, just 1 night after making his pitching debut for the Dodgers, almost 2 years after having his 2nd elbow surgery.

***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber

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The Padres and Dodgers play this 4-game series tomorrow, with 1st pitch set for 7:10pm PT.

Padres RHP Stephen Kolek (3-2, 3.50 ERA) starts Wednesday against Dodgers RHP Emmet Sheehan, who will be making his 1st MLB start in 2 years since having Tommy John surgery last year.

Your PADRES POSTCAST- hosted by Jim GIES" Grieshaber- comes your way LIVE' right after the game.

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On today's show, Javier Reyes breaks down Dylan Cease's disappointing performance against the Dodgers, analyzing his ERA-FIP discrepancy and future contract value. The discussion shifts to potential lineup changes, with a focus on moving Luis Arráez to maximize his .359 average with runners in scoring position. Pitching coach Ruben Niebla's impact on young arms and veterans alike takes center stage, while Fernando Tatis Jr.'s hot streak reignites MVP buzz. Javi concludes with insights on Rafael Devers' trade to the Giants and its implications for the Red Sox's strategy for potentially trading Jarren Duran. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro: Padres lose, Dylan Cease struggles

5:04 Dylan Cease's performance and future outlook

10:08 Tensions flare between Padres and Dodgers

14:12 Suggestion to move Luis Arías in lineup

21:20 Praise for pitching coach Ruben Niebla

24:52 Rafael Devers trade and Red Sox strategy

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The LA Dodgers scored 5 runs in the bottom of the 4th inning to take the lead, and never looked back in a 6-3 series-opening 6-3 win over the Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Shohei Ohtani had a big night at the plate after starting his 1st game in the mound in nearly 2 years.

***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber

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The Padres and Dodgers play game 2 of this 4-game series tomorrow, with 1st pitch set for 7:10pm PT.

Randy Vasquez (3-4, 3.57 ERA) will pitch for the Padres. The Dodgers have t announced a starter.

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