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The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the San Diego Padres in the three-game series at Dodger Stadium. Yu Darvish gave up four runs in the first inning, and the Padres were left clawing back and did so, tying the game up at four in the eighth inning. However, Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts then hit a go-ahead home run that clinched the series.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has a candid take on the team after having a dominant series sweep against the Padres.
LOS ANGELES — It was touted as the biggest series of the month. It was billed as a potential passing of the torch, with the San Diego Padres threatening to win the National League West for the first time in 19 years. Instead, Sunday’s finale ended in a three-game sweep — and a relatively convincing one, at that.
Dodgers fans still haven't forgiven Manny Machado for leaving Los Angeles to sign with the Padres, but they ultimately got the last laugh on Sunday, as Machado struck out against Alex Vesia to end the series and secure a sweep for the Dodgers.
Dave Roberts couldn't help but express a little satisfaction after his Los Angeles Dodgers took care of business.
Fernando Tatis Jr. is still confident of Padres making a comeback despite being swept by the Dodgers this week.
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson showed love to Mookie Betts and the L.A. Dodgers after sweeping the San Diego Padres.
Mookie Betts has struggled offensively all year for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but his bat proved to be a difference-maker in Sunday's win over the Padres.
After taking down the Padres and winning the season series on Saturday night, the Dodgers retake possession of first place in the NL West.
A solid effort by Blake Snell coupled by several Padres mistakes allow the Dodgers to take a 6-0 win and sole possession of first place in the NL West.