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Dodgers Sweep Padres, Reclaim NL West Lead

A dominant weekend pitching performance coupled with clutch late hitting produced a 14-6 series margin that elevated the Dodgers to a two-game division lead.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 16: Blake Snell #7 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 17: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates his three run home run with Mookie Betts #50 and Shohei Ohtani #17, in front of Freddy Fermin #54 of the San Diego Padres, to take a 3-0 lead, during the first inning in the game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Los Angeles outscored San Diego 14-6 over three games to flip the NL West standings and seize sole possession of first place.
  • Blake Snell delivered six scoreless innings in Game 2 against his former team, limiting the Padres to five hits and striking out three.
  • Catcher Will Smith thwarted San Diego’s early aggression by throwing out three baserunners in the first two innings of Saturday’s shutout.
  • Mookie Betts broke a 4-4 tie with a leadoff solo homer in the eighth inning of Sunday’s finale, sealing the Dodgers’ 5-4 sweep.
  • Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill exited Sunday’s game with an ankle issue and will be re-evaluated as both clubs turn toward upcoming road and home series.