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 CardinalsA heartbreaking three-game sweep that ended San Diego's playoff run.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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