Dodgers Star Admits Padres Would Have Won World Series If They Beat LA in NLDS
Los Angeles, CA – In a surprising revelation, a star player from the Los Angeles Dodgers admitted that the San Diego Padres had what it took to win the World Series—if only they had gotten past LA in the National League Division Series (NLDS).
During a recent interview, the unnamed Dodgers player acknowledged that the Padres, who upset LA in the 2022 NLDS, were a team built for a deep playoff run. However, they ultimately fell short in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Philadelphia Phillies.
“Honestly, if they had beaten us and carried that momentum forward, I really think they could have won it all,” the Dodgers star said. “They were hot at the right time, had a great mix of talent, and just needed that one extra push.”
The Padres stunned the baseball world in 2022 by eliminating the 111-win Dodgers in just four games, marking one of the biggest upsets in recent postseason history. Led by stars like Manny Machado, Juan Soto, and a dominant bullpen, San Diego seemed poised for a historic run. However, their offense struggled against the Phillies, and their dream ended in the NLCS.
Had they made it to the World Series, they would have faced the Houston Astros, who ultimately defeated Philadelphia in six games. Many baseball analysts at the time believed the Padres had a well-rounded roster capable of competing with Houston, especially given their strong pitching and clutch performances.
This latest admission from a Dodgers player adds fuel to the “what if” scenarios surrounding the 2022 postseason. Padres fans will undoubtedly wonder whether their team could have secured the franchise’s first World Series title had they just cleared the hurdle that was Los Angeles.
With both teams reloading for another postseason push in 2025, the rivalry between the Dodgers and Padres remains as intense as ever. Could this be the year the Padres finally break through? Only time will tell.
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