Dave Roberts Fuels Padres-Dodgers Rivalry With All-Star Decision The Padres-Dodgers rivalry has never been subtle, but Dave Roberts just threw gasoline on the fire, and Padres fans are not having it.

LAST 10 GAMES: Padres: 4-6, .263 batting average, 4.65 ERA, outscored opponents by one run Nationals: 2-8, .259 batting average, 5.80 ERA, outscored by 15 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when they take on the San Diego Padres. St. Louis has a 54-51 record overall and a 31-20 record in home games. The Cardinals have gone 24-6 in games when they hit two or more home runs.

The drama unfolded in the ninth inning of the Padres’ recent game against the Dodgers, when Tatis was hit on the hand by a pitch — his third time being plunked by Los Angeles this season.

San Diego has a 19-22 record in road games and a 44-36 record overall. The Padres have the third-ranked team ERA in the NL at 3.63. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

The games are scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. The Phillies were expected Tuesday to send left-hander Cristopher Sánchez (6-2, 2.79 ERA) to the mound against Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta ...

View post: Josh Allen 'Needs To Be MVP' For Bills To Go On Playoff Run The drama unfolded in the ninth inning of the Padres’ recent game against the Dodgers, when Tatis was hit on the hand by a ...