1984 NLCS Comeback vs Dodgers
The I-5 rivalry: Padres vs. Dodgers
The Dodgers–Padres rivalry is a Major League Baseball (MLB) National League division rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers and Padres are both members of the National League (NL) West Division. It is occasionally called the I-5 rivalry because Los Angeles and San Diego lie approximately 120 miles apart along Interstate 5.
Quick Facts
- Series result
- Padres won 3-2
- Historical context
- First NLCS appearance in franchise history; First World Series berth in franchise history
Lore & Background
The Padres broke through with an appearance in their first World Series in 1984, but they fell to the Detroit Tigers in five games. The Dodgers, meanwhile, won a pair of championships in 1981 and 1988. In 1988, Orel Hershiser broke Don Drysdale's scoreless inning streak against the Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium. For the Padres, the 1980s saw the debut of the best player in franchise history, Tony Gwynn.
Reader's Guide
The 1984 NLCS was a best-of-five series. The Padres fell behind 0-2 and won the next three games. The series result was Padres won 3-2. This was the first NLCS appearance in franchise history.
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