Dodgers at Padres 8/5/20 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Los Angeles Dodgers conclude a three-game series on the road Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Los Angeles dropped to 7-4 following its 5-4 loss to the Padres on Monday. Los Angeles fell out of first place in the National League West with the loss and now trails the Colorado Rockies by one game. 

Corey Seager is leading Los Angeles in hitting with a batting average of .375, in home runs with three and hits with 15. Justin Turner is the leader in RBIs for the Dodgers with eight.  On Wednesday, Los Angeles will send Ross Stripling to the mound. The right-hander is 2-0 with an ERA of 2.92, 9 Ks and 2 BBs.

San Diego moved into a tie for second place with Los Angeles after defeating the Dodgers on Monday. San Diego is 7-4 on the season. Rookie Jake Cronenworth knocked in the go-ahead run during the sixth inning for San Diego. The Padres hit three home runs off Dodgers starter Walker Buehler. Eric Hosmer was placed on the Padres injured list with a stomach problem.

Trent Grisham is leading San Diego in hitting with a batting average of .293, in home runs with 4 and hits with 12. Fernando Tatis Jr. is the leader in RBIs for San Diego with 10. On Wednesday, the Padres will send Garrett Richards to the mound. The right-hander 0-0 with an ERA of 3.38, 12 Ks and 4 BBs.