The Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday afternoon in the decisive game of their three-game series at Petco Park. The series has been tightly contested, with the Dodgers winning the opener 8-7 in extra innings, while the Padres bounced back with a commanding 11-1 victory on Tuesday night.
Initially, the Dodgers planned to start left-hander Justin Wrobleski, but have opted for right-hander Ben Casparius instead. Casparius has displayed impressive performance this season, holding a 4-1 record with a 2.93 ERA, accumulating 44 strikeouts and seven walks over 40 innings pitched.
The Padres counter with right-hander Randy Vasquez, who has a record of 3-4 and a 3.69 ERA, along with 37 strikeouts and 34 walks in 63.1 innings.
Changing things up for the Dodgers, Tommy Edman is out of the lineup, making way for Hyeseong Kim. The Dodgers’ starting lineup will feature notable players such as Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman, while the Padres will lineup players like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado.
Fans can catch the action live, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. PT/4:10 p.m. ET, broadcasted on SNLA.
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This matchup not only showcases the competitive spirit of MLB but also highlights key player performances that can shape the playoff landscape as the season progresses.