Padres look to get back on track against rival Dodgers

A late-August matchup that was projected to go a long way toward deciding a division title, Tuesday's series opener between the Los Angeles Dodgers and host San Diego Padres has much different -- yet equally important -- implications.

The San Francisco Giants have taken control of the top spot inthe National League West, leaving the Dodgers scrambling to earn their ninth consecutive division title. The fading Padres are