SAN DIEGO — The Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres rubber match Wednesday afternoon at Petco Park, with a first pitch scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. After splitting the first two games, both NL West rivals are vying for the series edge in this high-stakes matchup. Dodgers vs. Padres, here we go.
The Dodgers, powered by Shohei Ohtani’s historic .310 average, 54 home runs, and 59 stolen bases, boast a potent offense. Ohtani’s 1.036 OPS ranks second in MLB. The Padres counter with Fernando Tatis Jr., who leads the team with 28 home runs and a .921 OPS, ranking among the league’s elite. Los Angeles has announced Justin Wrobleski as a starter, while San Diego’s pitching Randy Vásquez.
Fans can watch the game on multiple platforms. In San Diego, the game airs on Padres.TV, available through DIRECTV (channel 694-3), Cox (channel 83), or Spectrum (channel 305 or 443), with streaming on Padres.TV for $19.99 monthly or Fubo. Dodgers fans in-market can tune into SportsNet LA, streamable via DIRECTV STREAM or Fubo. Out-of-market viewers can access the game on MLB.TV, subject to national blackout restrictions. Nationally, the game is not on FOX, ESPN, or Apple TV+, ensuring local broadcasts are widely accessible.
For radio, San Diego listeners can catch the game on 97.3 The Fan (English) or XEMO-AM La Poderosa 860 (Spanish), with streaming on the Audacy app. In Los Angeles, AM 570 LA Sports and KTNQ 1020 AM (Spanish) cover the game, with pregame starting at 3:10 p.m. ET, streamable via the MLB App.
Tickets are available for the evening matchup. Fans can purchase seats through the Padres’ official site, mlb.com/padres, or Ticketmaster, with prices starting at $39.99 for upper-level seats. Dodgers tickets for home games are available at mlb.com/dodgers. Secondary platforms like StubHub offer additional options, with average prices around $85.
Gates open at 3:10 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to arrive early for promotional events, including a potential World Series Replica Trophy Giveaway. With sunny weather expected, the game promises an electric atmosphere. Both teams are in the NL West race, making this a critical contest.
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