Andy Pages and Tommy Edman each drive in runs to lift the Dodgers to an 8-7 win over the Padres in the first meeting of the season in the fast-growing rivalry.

Shohei Ohtani, who hasn’t pitched since August 23, 2023, is set to return to the mound Monday night in a rivalry matchup against the San Diego Padres. Ohtani, who turns 31 next month, has already won three MVP awards, two in the American League and one in the National League. He’s currently the odds-on favorite to win another this season.

The Dodgers' left fielder, who homered in the Dodgers' 5-2 victory Wednesday at Petco Park, praised the sold-out crowd of 45,481 following the series finale.