Clayton Kershaw provides six strong innings and the bullpen maintains the lead as the Dodgers open their most critical series of the season so far with a win.

Having lost four in a row and their lead in the NL West, the Dodgers entered Friday night's series opener against the surging Padres needing to play with some urgency.

The San Diego Padres will try to build upon a five-game win streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Clayton Kershaw for so long throughout his career was relied on to extend momentum the Los Angeles Dodgers had or stop a losing streak and help the team get back on track.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell addressed the San Diego Padres' steal attempts against him during Saturday's game. Snell pitched six shutout innings ag

It was a big series to start, with the San Diego Padres moving a single game ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers atop the National League West. That got the attention of Dave Roberts and his defending World Series Champions.

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers will meet for a three-game series at Dodger Stadium this weekend, with the Padres on top of the NL West.