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Dodgers lose to Padres in first game back at Petco Park since playoff collapse

The San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park on Friday, May 5, 2023, in San Diego.

SAN DIEGO — The stakes were different. But the scene felt the same.

Just like last October, when their record-breaking season ended after just four playoff games, the Los Angeles Dodgers struggled in all areas on Friday night at Petco Park.

They couldn’t hit with runners in scoring position.

They got a choppy outing from their starter.

And in their first meeting since last year’s National

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