It’s the San Diego Padres versus the LA Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 4, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:10 PM ET
- Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch San Diego Padres vs. LA Dodgers on July 4, 2026
You can watch the LA Dodgers take on the San Diego Padres live on DIRECTV on MLB Extra Innings® on July 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET.
San Diego Padres (43-42) at LA Dodgers (56-31) — Game Preview
The Padres head north to Dodger Stadium on Independence Day sitting at 43-42, a full 12 games back of the division-leading Dodgers, who roll in at 56-31. LA backs up its record at the plate too, hitting .265 as a team with 119 home runs against San Diego’s .224 mark and 89 home runs, a gap that shows up every time these two lineups take the field.
Manny Machado anchors the San Diego side at third base, and even with a .190 average he has produced 16 home runs and 46 RBIs to go with a .400 slugging mark. Across the diamond, Freddie Freeman is hitting .294 with 14 home runs and 47 RBIs for the Dodgers, backed by a .384 on-base percentage that keeps the lineup turning over. Shohei Ohtani adds another layer to that Dodgers attack, batting .291 with 18 home runs, 50 RBIs and a .939 OPS that leads all hitters in this matchup, ahead of Freeman’s .887 mark. San Diego first baseman Gavin Sheets brings a .234 average with 14 home runs and 38 RBIs off the bench mix, giving the Padres lineup some pop even as the club works to close the gap in the division.
What Time is the San Diego Padres vs. LA Dodgers Game Today?
The San Diego Padres vs. LA Dodgers game starts at 10:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch San Diego Padres vs. LA Dodgers?
You can watch San Diego Padres vs. LA Dodgers on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
LA Dodgers Channel on DIRECTV
Spectrum SportsNet LA (Channel 690)
San Diego Padres Channel on DIRECTV
MLB San Diego Padres (Channel 694)
Players to Watch: San Diego Padres vs. LA Dodgers
San Diego Padres
Manny Machado — 3B. The veteran third baseman has driven in 46 runs on 16 home runs this season despite a .190 average, a power-over-contact profile that still moves runners. His .400 slugging percentage and .274 on-base mark show a hitter who does his damage in the extra-base column rather than by racking up singles.
Gavin Sheets — 1B. Sheets is hitting .234 with 14 home runs and 38 RBIs, giving San Diego a right-handed power option at first base. His .785 OPS, built on a .322 OBP and a .463 slugging mark, makes him one of the more complete bats in the Padres order this season.
Ty France — 1B. France carries the highest average of the trio at .273, adding 10 home runs and 30 RBIs in 62 games played. A .335 OBP paired with a .511 slugging percentage points to a hitter who both gets on base and drives the ball with authority when he connects.
LA Dodgers
Andy Pages — CF. Pages leads a productive Dodgers outfield with 60 RBIs to go with a .271 average and 16 home runs across 86 games. His .479 slugging percentage and .807 OPS reflect a center fielder who has turned into a steady middle-of-the-order run producer.
Shohei Ohtani — TWP. Ohtani is batting .291 with 18 home runs, 50 RBIs and a .939 OPS, well ahead of teammate Freddie Freeman’s .887 mark in the same lineup. His .406 on-base percentage tops Freeman’s .384, giving the Dodgers two of the more productive bats in this matchup back to back in the order.
Freddie Freeman — 1B. Freeman brings a .294 average, 14 home runs and 47 RBIs to the middle of the Dodgers lineup, with a .384 OBP that keeps at-bats working deep into counts. His .503 slugging percentage rounds out a well-balanced offensive season at first base.
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