Betts’ Sacrifice Fly and Hernández’s Homer Lift Dodgers over Padres for Tie in NL West
Clayton Kershaw's six strong innings and timely hitting helped the Dodgers snap a four-game losing streak and tie the Padres atop the NL West, holding the tiebreaker advantage.
- Pulling back into a tie, the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium, with the division race remaining unresolved.
- Earlier this year, Los Angeles had led daily standings since April 27, 2025, before injuries and recent struggles caused a division tie with the Padres at Dodger Stadium.
- Clayton Kershaw allowed one run on two hits over six innings, and Teoscar Hernández hit a solo homer to give the Dodgers a 3-1 lead.
- Ending their losing streak, Los Angeles gained momentum with Roberts praising Kershaw after the victory.
- With the division tied, the Los Angeles Dodgers will start Blake Snell against Dylan Cease on Saturday, aiming to secure the tiebreaker after their 3-2 win.
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Kershaw Comes To Dodgers' Rescue Again, Pulls LA Back Into First Place
Clayton Kershaw isn’t the Triple Crown, MVP-caliber ace he once was. But with the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ reeling with their backs against the wall, he has been everything the team has needed him to be. Kershaw once again stopped the Dodgers’ bleeding by throwing six dominant, two-hit innings in their 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night that snapped a four-game losing streak and pulled LA back into first place in the National League W…


Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers down Padres, grab back share of 1st
Clayton Kershaw gave up one run over six innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers moved back into a tie for first place in the National League West with San Diego by defeating the visiting Padres 3-2 on Friday.


L.A. Dodgers 3, San Diego 2
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