Dodgers Announce Surprise Starting Pitcher, Lineup for Series Opener vs Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a surprise starting pitcher and lineup for their series opener against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. The article references a date of August 11, 2026, with the game taking place in Los Angeles. Notable Dodgers players mentioned in the context include shortstop Mookie Betts (No. 50) and center fielder Andy Pages (No. 44), with Betts hitting a solo home run in a recent game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium.