Dodgers extend home winning streak to 11 with shutout of Padres
Roki Sasaki struck out two in one inning in his return from a blister issue.
The Los Angeles Dodgers extended their home winning streak to 11 games with a shutout victory over the San Diego Padres. Freddie Freeman contributed significantly to the victory, driving in three runs, while Will Smith and Tommy Edman each hit home runs. The Los Angeles team closed in on the top record in the National League, moving one game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers.
This win also reduced the Dodgers' magic number for a top-two National League spot and a bye into the NL Division Series to one. Rookie designated hitter Josue De Paula contributed with two hits and a run scored, while Shohei Ohtani is expected to return as a hitter from a biceps injury. The Padres' magic number to clinch a playoff spot was maintained at two.
Roki Sasaki returned from a blister issue and struck out two in his first inning back. Michael King allowed five runs on six hits over four innings, marking his most runs allowed in a start since May 30. This was just the second loss for the Padres in their last 15 games, with hopes of securing a third consecutive playoff berth in franchise history.
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