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New York Times
3 hours ago
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- New York Times
Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound Saturday. Here's how to watch his third start of 2025
Another Shohei Ohtani start goes down on Saturday. OK, it's happening, everybody stay calm! We reserve the right to react like this each time Ohtani pitches, because menacing MVP batsmen are not supposed to also throw 100 MPH. The reigning MVP leads the National League in runs, homers, OPS and offensive WAR. He'll also be his team's opener on Saturday, taking the hill for his first road start as a Dodger. In two innings of work this year, Ohtani has allowed one run on two hits. Start No. 1 started shakily. Facing division rival San Diego, the right-hander allowed immediate singles to Padres stars Fernando Tatís Jr. and Luis Arráez. He threw a wild pitch and watched Tatís score on a sac fly. He settled down and limited the damage, but the rust was evident. Start No. 2 was far stronger: a scoreless inning against the Washington Nationals, with two Ks on 12 strikes in 18 pitches. Advertisement He now goes against a middling Kansas City offense. The Royals enter the day as losers of six straight games, including a 5-4 loss to the Dodgers on Friday night. They rank a dismal 29th in the league in home runs and 27th in on-base percentage. Bobby Witt Jr. is still shining in his age-25 season, leading MLB in doubles and on pace for 40 steals. The shortstop is batting .277 — a respectable mark, though nowhere near last year's robust .332. Elsewhere, third baseman Maikel Garcia tops the lineup in all three slashing lines, and first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino has some pop in his swing. That's about it. Remarkably, zero Royals are projected to reach 100 RBIs this season. Ohtani will be opposed by Seth Lugo (4-5, 2.93 ERA). He's in the 85 percentile for breaking ball run value, but is at the back of the pack for velocity and whiff rate. Los Angeles' Freddie Freeman is 5-for-16 lifetime against Lugo, and Mookie Betts is 3-for-7. Babe Ruth, 1930: 'Though too late to be of much practical benefit to the Yankee cause this year, Babe Ruth today stepped to the pitching mound for the first time in a decade, and in the season's closing game with the Boston Red Sox, demonstrated to 12,000 visibly and audibly impressed fans that the mighty left arm which made him a World Series factor for the Red Sox in 1916 and 1918 still retains something of its power.' — William E. Brandt Bob Gibson, 1967: 'Gibson, who was wearing a red jacket and sipping an orange drink while sitting in the unhappy St. Louis Cardinals' dressing room this afternoon, said: 'Rest is something that's not too important at this stage. You'll find a little extra- somewhere.' The 31-year-old pitcher from Omaha, who already had won two games in the World Series, suddenly found himself in the position of having to win No. 3 to prevent the Boston Red Sox from ending their incredible adventures as world champions.' Advertisement In that Game 7 start, Gibson threw a complete game with 10 strikeouts … and belted a homer in the fifth inning. Mike Hampton, 2000: 'See Mike Hampton pitch. See Mike Hampton bat. See Mike Hampton field. See Mike Hampton sweat in the dugout before the Mets complete a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Just seeing Hampton in a Mets uniform should be enough for Shea Stadium fans because he offered no objections to the trade that brought him to New York. Not that he had a choice when the deal was made with Houston last winter, but the good guys get credit no matter what the circumstances.' Best player to hit a home run for both teams: Kirk Gibson Best player to win a start for both teams: Zack Greinke Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. (Photo of Shohei Ohtani: Harry How / Getty Images)
Newsweek
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Padres Legend States Rivalry With Dodgers 'Good For Game'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres rivalry has seen a rise in intensity in recent years, with both teams competing and the Dodgers securing a World Series title last season. It came to a boiling point with star players from both teams being hit multiple times during their most recent series, including a bench-clearing incident where Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shoved Padres skipper Mike Schildt. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 19: Both benches clear after Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres was hit by a pitch by Jack Little #81 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the... LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 19: Both benches clear after Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres was hit by a pitch by Jack Little #81 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. More Photo byThe recent playoff success of the Dodgers and their dominance of the National League West have certainly struck a nerve with the Padres, and the recent playoff encounters have added to their shared pot of hatred. In the four-game series, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was hit twice, while Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit three times. Both managers were ejected during the series, and tensions came to their peak when Tatis was hit in the ninth inning, causing both benches to clear. Former Padre and Hall of Fame reliever Trevor Hoffman enjoys seeing the animosity between the franchises. "It's a little bit of an old-school feel," Hoffman said about the rivalry to Fox News. "Honestly, I think it's good for the game," Hoffman continued. "These guys have a lot of respect for each other and know how important these games are. Both teams are filled with talent, and with the division race being tight, each game between the two will have a playoff atmosphere surrounding it. Hoffman called the series against the Dodgers "a measuring stick." If the Padres want to overtake the division and be the kings of the West, they will have to dethrone the current holder of the crown. More MLB: Clayton Kershaw Calls Cardinals 'Bush League' For Showing Postseason Highlight
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Padres and Nationals meet with series tied 1-1
Washington Nationals (33-47, fifth in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (43-36, third in the NL West) San Diego; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (3-7, 3.19 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 123 strikeouts); Padres: Nick Pivetta (7-2, 3.64 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 91 strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Padres -168, Nationals +141; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals meet on Wednesday with the three-game series tied 1-1. San Diego is 43-36 overall and 24-14 at home. The Padres have the 10th-best team ERA in the majors at 3.67. Washington has gone 17-23 in road games and 33-47 overall. The Nationals have hit 83 total home runs to rank sixth in the NL. The matchup Wednesday is the third time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the Padres with 15 home runs while slugging .459. Luis Arraez is 14 for 44 with a double, a triple and four RBIs over the past 10 games. Advertisement Luis Garcia has 19 doubles and seven home runs for the Nationals. James Wood is 10 for 37 with two doubles and five home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Padres: 5-5, .259 batting average, 4.55 ERA, outscored opponents by three runs Nationals: 3-7, .256 batting average, 5.46 ERA, outscored by nine runs INJURIES: Padres: Ryan Bergert: day-to-day (elbow), Yu Darvish: 60-Day IL (elbow), Michael King: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Logan Gillaspie: 15-Day IL (oblique ), Jhony Brito: 60-Day IL (forearm), Joe Musgrove: 60-Day IL (elbow) Nationals: Keibert Ruiz: 10-Day IL (head), Andrew Chafin: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Dylan Crews: 10-Day IL (back), Paul DeJong: 10-Day IL (face), Orlando Ribalta: 15-Day IL (biceps), Derek Law: 15-Day IL (forearm), DJ Herz: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mason Thompson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Padres and Nationals meet with series tied 1-1
Washington Nationals (33-47, fifth in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (43-36, third in the NL West) San Diego; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (3-7, 3.19 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 123 strikeouts); Padres: Nick Pivetta (7-2, 3.64 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 91 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Padres -168, Nationals +141; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals meet on Wednesday with the three-game series tied 1-1. San Diego is 43-36 overall and 24-14 at home. The Padres have the 10th-best team ERA in the majors at 3.67. Washington has gone 17-23 in road games and 33-47 overall. The Nationals have hit 83 total home runs to rank sixth in the NL. The matchup Wednesday is the third time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the Padres with 15 home runs while slugging .459. Luis Arraez is 14 for 44 with a double, a triple and four RBIs over the past 10 games. Luis Garcia has 19 doubles and seven home runs for the Nationals. James Wood is 10 for 37 with two doubles and five home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Padres: 5-5, .259 batting average, 4.55 ERA, outscored opponents by three runs Nationals: 3-7, .256 batting average, 5.46 ERA, outscored by nine runs INJURIES: Padres: Ryan Bergert: day-to-day (elbow), Yu Darvish: 60-Day IL (elbow), Michael King: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Logan Gillaspie: 15-Day IL (oblique ), Jhony Brito: 60-Day IL (forearm), Joe Musgrove: 60-Day IL (elbow) Nationals: Keibert Ruiz: 10-Day IL (head), Andrew Chafin: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Dylan Crews: 10-Day IL (back), Paul DeJong: 10-Day IL (face), Orlando Ribalta: 15-Day IL (biceps), Derek Law: 15-Day IL (forearm), DJ Herz: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mason Thompson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
New York Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Padres closer Robert Suarez has suspension reduced to two games: Sources
SAN DIEGO — Padres closer Robert Suarez will drop his appeal after his suspension for hitting Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was reduced to two games, league sources told The Athletic. Suarez received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine from Major League Baseball on Friday. The previous night, Suarez was immediately ejected after hitting Ohtani in the right shoulder blade in a game that had already seen a benches-clearing kerfuffle and the Dodgers' third plunking of Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. in a span of 10 days. Advertisement MLB, in announcing the suspension, described Suarez's 99.8 mph fastball as intentional. Suarez disputed that characterization and opted to appeal his suspension. 'I was just coming in to close out that game,' Suarez said through interpreter Pedro Gutiérrez on Friday. 'I was never trying to run into trouble or hit anybody. Unfortunately, it happened, I got ejected and I couldn't finish out the game.' Suarez remained available to pitch for the Padres into Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. He could begin serving his suspension on Wednesday. The Padres, who are off Thursday, will be limited to carrying 25 players during his two-game ban. Padres manager Mike Shildt supported Suarez on Friday, calling the plunking of Ohtani unintentional. Amid a tense environment — both benches and bullpens cleared had cleared when Shildt confronted Dodgers manager Dave Roberts after Tatis took a 93 mph fastball to his right wrist — Ohtani reacted to being hit on Thursday by waving off his teammates as he walked to first base, seemingly preventing a potential brawl. Ohtani was also hit by a Padres pitcher on Tuesday; a half-inning after Tatis took a fastball in the back, Randy Vásquez plunked Ohtani in the right thigh. Suarez was replaced by Yuki Matsui, who went on to record his first major-league save in a 5-3 win for the Padres. 'I do trust the league office being judicious, but we are taking exception with the three games, the volume of the games and actually (the suspension), period,' Shildt said. 'There's a strong appeal to lessen it. I don't think it's to go away, unfortunately, but at a minimum, lessen the games.' — The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal contributed to this report.
