Dylan Cease to Start Game 4 for Padres

The San Diego Padres are one win away from advancing to the National League Championship Series after a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3, taking a 2-1 series lead. Manager Mike Shildt announced that right-hander Dylan Cease will start Game 4 on short rest, marking the first time in his career he will pitch on just three days' rest. Cease's previous outing in Game 1 was challenging, where he allowed five runs in just 3.1 innings, but he has shown potential with a strong regular-season performance, posting a 3.47 ERA. The Padres are also monitoring Martín Perez as a backup option should Cease struggle. The team aims to clinch the series at home in front of their fans at Petco Park, while the Dodgers seek to even the series and potentially force a Game 5.