Will Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run homer to cap a 12-pitch at-bat in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the rival San Diego Padres 8-6 in a heated game Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages took it personally when he was hit by starting pitcher Dylan Cease’s fastball in the fourth inning on Sunday. With

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Shohei Ohtani are each hit by pitches, triggering a confrontation between Dave Roberts and the umpires that ends with Roberts ejected before the Dodgers rally for an 8-6 win.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. had more hits, doubles, runs scored and stolen bases than the entire Arizona Diamondbacks team on Sunday.

Let’s take a look at the Padres who are All-Star Game candidates for the 2025 Mid-Summer Classic.