Dodgers survive elimination with big offensive showing vs Padres in NLDS

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The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t dead yet.

Twenty-seven outs away from elimination, the Dodgers proved why they are the No. 1 seed in the National League with an 8-0 win over the San Diego Padres in Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday.

The Dodgers wasted no time, as Mookie Betts, whose postseason struggles are now officially a thing, belted a solo homer in the first. Then, with the bases loaded in the second, Shohei Ohtani and Betts each delivered back-to-back RBI singles. 

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Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) celebrates with Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the San Diego Padres during game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. (Denis Poroy-Imagn Images)

In the third, Will Smith blasted a two-run shot to give the Dodgers a 5-0 lead. Tommy Edman added a sac fly in the seventh, and Gavin Lux ripped a two-run homer in the frame for some insurance.

It could be a case of Monday morning quarterbacking for the Padres, as Dylan Cease lasted just 1.2 innings on three-day rest, but Joe Musgrove’s Tommy John surgery certainly doesn’t help matters. However, Bryan Hoeing was the first reliever out, and he wasn’t much better – he was charged with the two earned runs in the third.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) celebrates with second baseman Gavin Lux (9) after scoring in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres during game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park.   (Denis Poroy-Imagn Images)

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