The 1998 Padres' Collapse vs. Braves
The I-5 rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres has featured dramatic postseason meetings and a long history of competition in the NL West.
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
- 1998 National League Championship Series
- Opponent
- Atlanta Braves
- Initial lead
- 2-0 (Padres lead)
- Final result
- Braves won series 4-2
- Decisive game
- Game 6 at Turner Field
- Key figure
- Greg Maddux (Braves pitcher)
Lore & Background
In 1998, the Padres had their most wins in franchise history with 98, won the NL West again, and won the National League pennant for the first time since 1984, but had the misfortunate of facing the 114-win New York Yankees in the World Series. As a result, they were swept in four games. To date, 1998 represents San Diego's last World Series appearance.
Did You Know?
- The Padres have never won a World Series, coming closest in 1984 (losing 4–1 to the Detroit Tigers) and 1998 (swept by the New York Yankees).
- As of the 2024 season, the Dodgers lead the regular season series 532–431–1 and the postseason series 7–5.
- The 1996 season saw the Padres sweep the Dodgers in the final series at Dodger Stadium to win the NL West, with Chris Gwynn delivering the game-winning runs.
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