Great Rivalries & Matchups
13 entries in the San Diego Padres compendium.
Los Angeles Dodgers RivalryThe eternal battle for Southern California baseball supremacy.Colorado Rockies RivalryA high-octane clash of altitude and coast defining the NL West.1998 NLDS vs Atlanta BravesThe year the Padres took down the mighty Braves in a 3-1 playoff series victory.2006 NLDS vs St. Louis CardinalsPadres win NL West but fall to Cardinals in NLDS 3–1.Dave Winfield vs Los Angeles DodgersThe Padres' early icon faced the Dodgers dynasty in a defining NL West battle.NL West Divisional BattlesA decades-long West Coast war for supremacy, defined by fierce competition and historic cl2007 NLCS vs Colorado RockiesFrom the depths of a ten-run deficit to an improbable pennant in seven heart-stopping gameTony Gwynn vs Barry Bonds MatchupsThe Perfect Swing vs The Ultimate Power: A West Coast Hitting Clash.Padres-Arizona Diamondbacks RivalryDesert heat meets coastal breeze in a fierce battle for NL West dominance.Padres-Giants RivalryA cross-state clash defining California baseball for over fifty years.Tony Gwynn vs Orel HershiserThe ultimate Southern California clash between the greatest hitter and a dominant pitcher.Clayton Kershaw vs San Diego PadresThe unyielding lefty who turned Petco Park into a graveyard for Padres hopes.Randy Johnson vs San Diego PadresThe Big Unit towers over the Padres during his dominant Arizona tenure.
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