Bases Loaded with History: The Catholic Ties Between the Dodgers and Padres

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Bases Loaded with History: The Catholic Ties Between the Dodgers and Padres
Gina Ferazzi
San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill hits a two-run home run off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ryan Brasier in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Sunday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

As the Dodgers and Padres face off in the MLB playoffs, their cities’ shared Catholic heritage brings a deeper meaning to this storied rivalry.