The Los Angeles Dodgers return to California for a three-game set against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Monday will be the first time the division rivals have met since the National League Division Series.
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The Dodgers lineup will face Padres right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta, who is 6-2 with a 3.16 ERA and 76 strikeouts.
This is an important series for the defending champions as the NL West has remained a tight race all season. The Dodgers have penciled in Hyeseong Kim as the starting centerfielder for Monday night’s showdown.