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. Michael Conforto is not in the lineup for the series opener.
Dodgers Starting Lineup
Shohei Ohtani, DH
Mookie Betts, SS
Freddie Freeman, 1B
Teoscar Hernandez, RF
Will Smith, C
Max Muncy, 3B
Andy Pages, LF
Tommy Edman, 2B
Hyeseong Kim, CF
The Dodgers will have Dustin May on the mound for the series opener in San Diego. May is 3-4 with a 4.09 ERA and 63 strikeouts this season.
Padres Lineup vs Dodgers
Fernando Tatis Jr., RF
Luis Arraez, 1B
Manny Machado, 3B
Jackson Merrill, CF
Gavin Sheets, DH
Xander Bogaerts, SS
Jake Cronenworth, 2B
Tyler Wade, LF
Elias Diaz, C
How to Watch Dodgers vs Padres on Monday
First pitch for Dodgers vs. Padres on Monday, June 9 is 6:40 p.m. PT/9:40 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on SNLA.
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