Dodgers on Deck: Wednesday, May 20 at Padres
SAN DIEGO, CA - MAY 18: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a ball in outfield prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Monday, May 18, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images Shohei Ohtani is on the mound for the Dodgers at the end of their stretch of 13 game days in a row, starting the series finale against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Petco Park. Ohtani was named the National League pitcher of the month for March/April, and has allowed six total runs (four earned) in his seven starts this season.
He’s led the league in ERA after each of his starts and is currently at 0. 82 with 50 strikeouts against 11 walks. With 44 innings thus far, he’ll need at least six innings on Wednesday to once again qualify for the leaderboard, as this will be the Dodgers’ 50th game.
Randy Vásquez starts for the Padres in the series finale, having allowed just one run over 11 innings in his last two starts. On the season the 27-year-old right-hander has a 2. 68 ERA and 4.
78 xERA through nine starts. Wednesday game info Teams: Dodgers at Padres Ballpark: Petco Park, San Diego Time: 5:40 p. m.
TV: SportsNet LA Radio: AM 570 (English), KTNQ 1020 AM (Spanish)