The Dodgers beat the Padres 5-2 to take the opening game of the 2024 MLB season. Starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow of the Dodgers managed to last five innings, while Yu Darvish of the Padres only went 3 2/3. Even though the Dodgers trailed 2-1 as both teams went into the bullpen, the Dodgers avoided using their lower ranked relievers. That made the difference as the Padres pen got roughed up for four runs in the eighth inning.

The Dodgers batting eye was in place as they drew nine walks and struck out seven times.