Today's highly anticipated Padres vs. Dodgers Game 5 takes place at Dodger Stadium at 8:08 PM ET. Yu Darvish will start for the Padres, having dominated in Game 2, while the Dodgers will likely rely on a bullpen strategy after a stellar shutout in Game 4. The winner advances to the NLCS to face the Mets.

The Padres-Dodgers rivalry is one of the fiercest in baseball, especially in the postseason. Key players like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Mookie Betts are expected to make an impact, with both teams relying heavily on their big bats and bullpens. This rivalry reached a new intensity in 2020 when the Padres challenged the Dodgers for NL West dominance, and it continues to produce dramatic, high-stakes games.

Predictions give the Dodgers a slight edge with a 54% chance of winning, but the Padres are hungry for another NLCS appearance.

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