Los Angeles @ San Diego preview

Last Meeting ( Jul 10, 2018 ) LA Dodgers 1, San Diego 4

Wil Myers is on a tear with six home runs over his last four games, but don’t expect any bat flips or other emotional displays. The 27-year-old is committed to becoming a more consistent force for the San Diego Padres, who continue their four-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

Eric Lauer allowed one run over 8 1/3 innings in Tuesday’s 4-1 victory while receiving offensive support from Austin Hedges (three-run homer) and Myers, who belted a solo shot and is 13-for-36 with seven blasts and 14 RBIs over his last 10 games. “What I like about Wil is where he is,” manager Andy Green told reporters. “He’s just very even-keel. He’s not getting high. He’s not getting low. He’s just going through the game and playing baseball, and he’s gifted to do that.” Max Muncy, who is one of five candidates for the final spot on the National League All-Star team, helped his cause Tuesday with two of the Dodgers’ four hits - including his 21st homer. San Diego evened the series at one win apiece while silencing Matt Kemp and Logan Forsythe, who were a combined 0-for-7 with seven strikeouts.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), FS San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Kenta Maeda (5-5, 3.24 ERA) vs. Padres LH Joey Lucchesi (4-3, 3.27)

Maeda settled for a no-decision Friday against the Los Angeles Angels after giving up one run and three hits in 5 2/3 innings. The 30-year-old native of Japan has recorded 27 strikeouts in 19 2/3 frames while allowing only three earned runs over his last three starts. Myers is 3-for-18 with eight strikeouts against Maeda, who is 4-3 with a 4.78 ERA in 11 career games (10 starts) versus San Diego.

Lucchesi pitched well but took the loss on Friday against Arizona after allowing two runs and three hits over 5 1/3 innings. The 25-year-old rookie has gone 1-1 with a 1.26 ERA in his last three turns. Lucchesi is making his second career start against the Dodgers after giving up three runs over five frames in a 4-0 loss at Petco Park on May 4.

WALK-OFFS

1. Dodgers MGR Dave Roberts said Walker Buehler, Clayton Kershaw and Rich Hill will start this weekend’s series against the Los Angeles Angels.

2. The Padres recalled OF Franmil Reyes from Triple-A El Paso and optioned RHP Walter Lockett to the Chihuahuas.

3. The Dodgers optioned LHP Edward Paredes to Triple-A Oklahoma City to make room for Maeda, who was on paternity leave.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 5, Padres 4