San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill (3) hits an RBI double during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Jason Adam (40) delivers during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) delivers during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano (12), right, is congratulated by Manny Machado (13) after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Padres' Jurickson Profar (10) hits an RBI single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84), left, touches gloves with Jake Cronenworth (9) as he leaves the game during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Padres' Jurickson Profar (10) scores ahead of the tag by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Brian Hoeing (78), right, and Luis Campusano (12) high-five after the Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 in a baseball game, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) is congratulated after leaving the game in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) lines out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)