LOS ANGELES — After an electric National League Wild Card Series sweep against the Braves, the San Diego Padres head to Los Angeles for a National League Division Series rematch against the DodgersPadres set for October showdown against Dodgers in Game 1 of NLDS
The Padres vs Dodgers matchup will kick off the NLDS in Game 1 starting Saturday starting at 5:38 p.m. at Dodgers Stadium.
The two teams will meet again for Game 2 on Sunday starting at 5:30 p.m.
After the two games in Los Angeles, both teams will face off again at Petco Park in San Diego for Game 3 on Tuesday.
NLDS schedule
- Saturday, Oct. 5 at 5:38 p.m. NLDS A, Game 1 Padres @ Dodgers
- Sunday, Oct. 6 at 5:03 p.m. NLDS A, Game 2 Padres @ Dodgers
- Tuesday, Oct. 8 at TBD NLDS A, Game 3 Dodgers @ Padres
- *Wednesday, Oct. 9 at TBD NLDS A, Game 4 (if necessary) Dodgers @ Padres
- *Friday, Oct. 11 at TBD NLDS A, Game 5 (if necessary) Padres @ Dodgers
Musgrove out
On Friday, the team announced Joe Musgrove would require Tommy John surgery and wouldn't pitch for the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The right-hander has a UCL injury, A.J. Preller, the Padres president of baseball operations, said Friday.
Musgrove left Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series with elbow tightness.
He had been pitching through discomfort for a couple of weeks. The 31-year-old right-hander been on the injured list from late May through mid-August with various elbow issues. He had a 2.17 ERA over 54 innings since Aug. 12.
Losing Musgrove is a blow. The native of El Cajon is revered by Padres fans for throwing the first no-hitter in franchise history in 2021.
"He's a special individual, but I can tell you we'll be just fine and compete," manager Mike Shildt said. "He'll be in our hearts but won't be with us on the mound."
The Padres will start right-hander Dylan Cease in Game 1, followed by righty Yu Darvish in Game 2.
"He's a great leader, great teammate," Cease said of Musgrove. "He'll be with us in other ways."
Padres watch party
- On Saturday, Sunday and if needed, Friday, October 11, fans can watch the game on a 75-foot wide video board on Sycuan Stage.
- Gates will open an hour and a half before the first pitch which is at 5:38 pm tomorrow and 5:08 pm on Sunday.
- This is a family event as well so bring the kids and enjoy the new playground and other events. There is a dog park so don’t forget the pups.
- Paid concessions will be open for some of the best-known food in MLB stadiums.
- The Padres team store will also be open where fans can get their post season swag.
- You can buy tickets exclusively on the Padres watch party website.
