Dodgers vs Padres

It was just a matter of time before Mookie Betts and Max Muncy broke out of season-opening slumps.

Said Roberts: "I love the way he's candid because he's been losing sleep. "I've been working, obviously putting in a lot of work. It's kind of tough to focus on one thing when a lot of things are kind of going wrong. He's hit a lot of homers, but I think that one tonight felt pretty good." Muncy, who came in hitting .128 gave the Dodgers the lead with a moonshot that just cleared the wall in right field with two outs. Said Roberts: "I love the way he's candid because he's been losing sleep. "So to get on base four times, hit a couple homers, hit a couple barrels, it was good. "I've been working, obviously putting in a lot of work. "Just putting the barrel on it and running around the bases, you could see it. It's kind of tough to focus on one thing when a lot of things are kind of going wrong. Muncy, who came in hitting .128 gave the Dodgers the lead with a moonshot that just cleared the wall in right field with two outs. "So to get on base four times, hit a couple homers, hit a couple barrels, it was good.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will face off with the San Diego Padres for the second of a three-game series at Petco Park. It's time to continue our MLB odds ...

Likewise, the Dodgers are going with Anderson is worrying as he is not a top-notch starter in the slightest. The Dodgers will cover the spread if Anderson gives them a quality start. The Padres need better results from their bullpen, which allowed four runs in the opener. The Dodgers have some of the best sluggers in the game. Consequently, the Padres hitters need to awaken. Lastly, the Dodgers will cover the spread if their defense excels and limits mistakes. Additionally, the Padres are rolling with Darvish. This feels every bit like a Padres victory in the wings. Thus, the bullpen must find a way to rebound from the letdown and produce better results. Today, he hopes to replicate that pattern as he faces a Padres lineup that is still without Fernando Tatis Jr., who is recovering from a fracture in his left hand. Padres relievers allowed four runs throughout the rest of the game. However, the San Diego bullpen was not efficient. Then, a few batters later, Max Muncy clobbered a solo home run to right field that extended just beyond the leaping grasp of right-fielder Will Myers. The homer was his second of the season.

Kenny Ducey previews Saturday's MLB game between the Dodgers and Padres, including betting odds and a prediction.

Trap or not, you are going to want to be on L.A. here. The bottom line here is that his spin rates from June on last year seemed to indicate the crackdown on Spider Tack affected him in some way, and his performance was downright horrendous with an ERA over six runs in the second half. Tyler Anderson, on the other hand, has been excellent this year and will have a well-rested bullpen behind him. They’ve got a +37 run differential, and they’ve not only won nine of the last 10 but covered the run line in every one. L.A. has only allowed more than two runs in three of those 10 games, and only twice did it fail to score five runs. Walking doesn’t do much when you can’t make contact with the baseball — and weak contact whenever you do.

In the second game of a three-game set at PETCO Park, the San Diego Padres (9-6) play the Los Angeles Dodgers (10-3), Saturday at 8:40 PM ET.

The Padres have an against the spread mark of 9-6-0 in 15 games with a line this season. He will face a Dodgers offense that ranks ninth in the league with 108 total hits (on a .251 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .412 (fourth in the league) with 14 total home runs (sixth in MLB play). Padres Batting StatsThe Padres rank 13th in MLB play with 12 total home runs. Yu Darvish (Padres Probable Starter)Darvish gets the start for the Padres, his fourth of the season. In three games this season, the 35-year-old has an ERA of 6.28, with 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings. San Diego and their opponents have hit the over in four of their 15 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. Darvish is trying to record his third start of five or more innings this season in this outing. The Dodgers lead MLB with 70 runs scored this season. Dodgers Batting StatsThe Dodgers’ 14 home runs rank sixth in Major League Baseball. Fueled by 37 extra-base hits, the Dodgers rank fourth in MLB with a .412 slugging percentage this season. The 32-year-old lefty will start for the first time this season after coming out of the bullpen twice. Tyler Anderson (Dodgers Probable Starter)Anderson gets the nod for the Dodgers and will make his first start of the season. Dodgers Betting RecordsThis season, the Dodgers have won 10 out of the 13 games, or 76.9%, in which they’ve been favored.

SAN DIEGO — It was just a matter of time before Mookie Betts and Max Muncy broke out of season-opening slumps.

"Just putting the barrel on it and running around the bases, you could see it. Muncy, who came in hitting .128 gave the Dodgers the lead with a moonshot that just cleared the wall in right field with two outs. It's kind of tough to focus on one thing when a lot of things are kind of going wrong. Said Roberts: "I love the way he's candid because he's been losing sleep. It's been a grind but my coaches, my teammates, have been great supporters, they've kept me going, kept me focusing on the next task at hand and so they deserve a lot of credit.” Betts tied the game at 1 with an impressive 420-foot shot into the second deck in left field leading off the fifth.

Anderson was a sixth starting pitcher for a five-man rotation, and his first two times out was used in tandem with Tony Gonsolin. After Gonsolin's first two ...

Over the first four games of the season, Walker Buehler’s opening day start was the only Dodgers starter to pitch at least five innings. Both Anderson and Mitch White were deployed as bulk relievers when needed, and the Dodgers still had a normal full-sized bullpen in addition to them, thanks to relaxed roster rules for the first three-plus weeks of the season. In each game, he allowed one run on two singles and a walk in four innings, with four strikeouts and a hit by pitch.

MLB odds, picks, and predictions for Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres on April 23. MLB betting free picks for moneyline and Over/Under.

They have the pitching staff and lineup to make a run, and could use a few statement wins along the way to help their case. The Padres were hit hard by injuries a year ago but are a complete baseball team and are primed to make a run toward the postseason in 2022. It’s not difficult to discern that the Padres possess the upper hand in this pitching matchup. We expect another low-scoring affair on Saturday and therefore recommend the Under. They have the starting pitching advantage and should capitalize on this winnable spot. Both bullpens appear solid in the early goings of 2022. Darvish was sharp in his first season in San Diego, but his 8-11 record and 4.22 ERA don’t necessarily display that for the masses. The Padres should enjoy a pitching advantage in this matchup. Yes, he allowed a ghastly 9 earned runs against the Giants in less than two innings of work — not ideal! The Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 home games. He’s expected to eat up some innings for the Dodgers this season. The line currently resides between Padres +102 and -105 depending on the book.

During Friday night's Dodgers vs. Padres game at Petco Park in San Diego, Cody Bellinger was luckily not the victim of a beer can to the head.

Bellinger was there to catch the ball and give the Padres their first out of the inning. Bellinger paused before throwing the caught ball back to the infield. Padres game at Petco Park in San Diego, Cody Bellinger was luckily not the victim of a beer can to the head.

The Dodgers continue their three-game series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Saturday at 5:40 p.m. PDT.

The Dodgers have won nine of their last 10 games. Despite having the highest winning percentage in all of baseball, they only have a 1.5-game lead in the NL ...

The run line is almost a little too pricy, but if you aren’t all in on an outright win, you can take the PADRES +1.5 (-170). Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Anderson (1-0, 2.25 ERA) makes his first start and third appearance of the season. Use the couple code SBW22 for $15 OFF a Draft Prep or full-season subscription. Padres odds with MLB picks and predictions. The Dodgers have won nine of their last 10 games. Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. He has been dominant in his other appearances. Win your fantasy baseball league with BaseballHQ.com. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! Darvish (1-1, 6.28 ERA) makes his fourth start. Bet now! Dodgers at Padres odds and lines

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— Kevin Kiermaier capped Tampa Bay's three-run 10th inning with a game-ending homer, and the Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday night after losing their bid for a combined no-hitter in the top half of the final frame. Kevin Kiermaier capped Tampa Bay's three-run 10th inning with a game-ending homer, and the Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 after losing their bid for a combined no-hitter in the top half of the final frame. Kevin Kiermaier belts a walk-off home run to right field in the bottom of the 10th inning for a 3-2 win over the Red Sox.

Los Angeles Dodgers lineup has the usual starters as they try to extend a winning streak in head-to-head meetings with the San Diego Padres.

Have you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? The Padres counter with Yu Darvish, who has alternated between strong and subpar performances. Tyler Anderson takes the mound for his first start of the season and third game overall.

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The Padres counter with LHP Sean Manaea (2-1, 1.42). With the Padres leading 2-0, new closer Taylor Rogers came on to try for a five-out save with runners on first and third. Wil Myers hit a sacrifice fly in the second. The series concludes Sunday when LHP Clayton Kershaw (2-0, 3.00 ERA) faces the Padres for the 44th time in his decorated career. Losing three straight series to Los Angeles late last season helped contribute to the Padres’ stunning collapse, which left them with a losing record for the 10th time in as many full seasons since 2011. The 35-year-old right-hander was outstanding for the second straight start.

Dodgers slugger Max Muncy defied physics with an insane fake-out while sliding into second base in Friday's game against the Padres.

With a stocky 6-foot, 215-pound frame, we had no idea the Dodgers’ No. 4 hitter was this light on his feet. From that angle, Cronenworth reaching up to tag Muncy’s groin area after he had already reached the bag indicated the infielder missed the tag. Sorry, but a slide THAT sick should’ve seen Muncy ruled safe.

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Wil Myers hit a sacrifice fly in the second. We put time into doing situational hitting and right there it was everything we practiced — get the guy over and now get a pitch up in the zone to get in the air.” With the Padres leading 2-0, new closer Taylor Rogers came on to try for a five-out save with runners on first and third. The 35-year-old right-hander was outstanding for the second straight start. Approached it very calmly up there and put it in play in the outfield.” Losing three straight series to Los Angeles late last season helped contribute to the Padres’ stunning collapse, which left them with a losing record for the 10th time in as many full seasons since 2011.