The Padres have lost back-to-back series against NL West opponents, including two of three to LA last week in San Diego. The Padres are two games off the Dodgers’ pace in the NL West and in possession of the NL’s third wild-card spot, one game behind the Giants. The Padres’ plus-25 run differential ranks 12th in the majors.

The Spanish icon will add another sporting moment to his career when he throws the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium

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