Watch: ‘Beat LA’ chants from Padres fans ring in Petco Park ahead of crucial NL West showdown with Dodgers

The San Diego Padres started the final game of their three-game series with the Chicago White Sox on Sunday at Petco Park. The Padres were coming off two victories: a 3-2 win on Friday and a 6-2 win on Saturday.

Unlike the first two games, the Padres had a tough start in Sunday’s finale. The White Sox scored a run in the third inning, which San Diego tied in the same frame. The White Sox then held the Padres scoreless for four innings and extended their lead with another run in the sixth.

However, the Padres bounced back in the eighth inning, bringing in three runs and securing a 4-2 victory as they swept the White Sox in their three-game series. This win also marked their fourth consecutive victory.

Padres fans were overjoyed after their turnaround victory. Amid the celebration, one chant that stood out was the familiar “Beat LA” chant. Here’s a clip of fans saying it after the Padres won:

The strong rivalry between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers is well-known throughout the MLB world. With the two teams set to face each other in a three-game series from September 24-26, San Diego fans are eager for their next challenge.

Yu Darvish records 2000th Major league strikeout in the Padres 4-2 victory against the White Sox

In the third inning of Sunday’s 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox, Yu Darvish recorded the 2,000th strikeout of his major league career. This milestone marks the first time a Japanese-born pitcher has achieved this feat.

Darvish struck out the White Sox’s Luis Robert Jr. on a 1-3 count.

Darvish pitched for 6.1 innings, allowing three hits and two runs, while recording nine strikeouts in the game. So far in the 2024 season, Darvish is 6-3 with a 3.18 ERA, 74 strikeouts and a 1.06 WHIP.

The San Diego Padres will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of their three-game series on Tuesday, September 24 at Dodger Stadium. The Padres (90-66), with a .577 winning percentage, are ranked second in the NL West — three games behind the Dodgers (93-63), who lead the league with a .596 winning percentage.