The Los Angeles Dodgers edged the San Diego Padres 5–4 on Sunday at Dodger Stadium, completing a three-game sweep and extending their lead in the National League West to two games. Mookie Betts delivered the decisive blow with a late homer, while Freddie Freeman and rookie Andy Pages also went deep earlier in the contest. Reliever Alex Vesia earned the win as the Dodgers improved to 71-53 and pushed their current winning streak to three. The Padres, who were swept for the second time this month, slipped further behind in the divisional race.
#DoyersWeeng, sweep SD! Freddie rakes and Glas did not break! Pads still suck! 🧹🧹🧹 #Dodgers 5 | 4 #Padres 🐼 HR: @FreddieFreeman5, @PagesAbreu, @mookiebetts WP: @Alex_Vesia (3-2) Ks: 13 🍔, Strk: 3W, Record: 71-53, 1st #NLWest #DodgersWin #LetsGoDodgers #SDvsLAD https://t.co/sEvK4ERNw8
Mookie Betts hit the game winning home run today as my @Dodgers swept the Padres and took a two-game lead in the Division. Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages added home runs in today’s 5-4 victory and Alex Vesia did great in relief!
The Dodgers complete the sweep of the Padres and remain atop the NL West 🔵⚪️ https://t.co/0eCsTxKyng