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Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell . The Dodgers play an important series against the Padres this weekend. It seems like that just happened.

Well, here we are again. The Dodgers vs. the Padres. Last time, the Padres had a one-game lead on the Dodgers. This time, the Dodgers have a one-game lead on the Padres after splitting the series against the Rockies, while the Padres won three of four against the Giants.

Last time, the games were at Dodger Stadium. This time, Petco Park. Expect Padres fans to be loud and waving towels in support of their team. How will the Dodgers respond?

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