Several Los Angeles Dodgers talk about their series against the San Diego Padres and an analyst made a prediction for the division.

After Clayton Kershaw led the Dodgers to a huge win over the Padres on Friday night, Alexis Diaz came in to shut the door.

San Diego is 69-53 overall and 31-33 on the road. The Padres have the fifth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .251.

After an uneventful first inning, San Diego – which also saw their five-game win streak go by the wayside – was the first team to put numbers on the board. In the top of the second, Ramón Laureano, ...

The Dodgers defeated the Padres 3-2 Friday night at Dodger Stadium to retake first place in the NL West and snap a four-game skid.

Padres second. Xander Bogaerts grounds out to third base, Alex Freeland to Freddie Freeman. Jackson Merrill flies out to left field to Michael Conforto. Ramon Laureano homers to left field.

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San Diego Padres left fielder Ramon Laureano has been one of the best trade-deadline acquisitions this season.

The San Diego Padres kick off a three-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday night at Dodger Stadium. More news: ...

Preview the Aug. 15 matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres with recent trends, how to watch, livestream ...