Dodgers vs. Padres, September 24, 2026: scoreless game and the battle for playoff spots

On September 24, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the San Diego Padres in a matchup that, at the time of reporting, was tied without runs. Before the game, the teams’ records were 97–61 for the Dodgers and 88–70 for the Padres. In the early innings T. Glasnow was mentioned as starter, while Fernando Tatis was in the lineup with a .287 batting average.

As Bleacher Report reports, the Dodgers secured a first-round playoff bye after the Atlanta Braves’ 7–6 loss, which will give them home-field advantage at least in the National League Division Series (NLDS), starting October 3.

The Padres continue their fight for a spot in the Wild Card race and have made roster moves, including the return of several players as they prepare for the elimination phase. Starter stability and bullpen efficiency are expected to be decisive factors for their fate in October. For the Dodgers, a lineup with Mookie Betts and the return of Shohei Ohtani gives the team more depth for the decisive phase.

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