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Dodgers Sweep Padres to Reclaim NL West Lead

A go-ahead Betts homer recalibrated the race ahead of a Petco Park rematch.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 17: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run in front of Freddy Fermin #54 of the San Diego Padres and umpire Jeremie Rehak #35, to take a 5-4 lead, during the eight 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.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 15: Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Mike Shildt #8 of the San Diego Padres meet with umpires before the game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 15, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Los Angeles improved to 71-53 and San Diego slipped to 69-55 after 3-2, 6-0 and 5-4 wins at Dodger Stadium.
  • Mookie Betts broke a 4-4 tie in the eighth with a solo homer off closer Robert Suarez to finish the sweep.
  • Dodgers starters allowed three runs in 17 innings and the bullpen yielded three in 10, with Alex Vesia requesting and securing the ninth to close the finale.
  • Michael Conforto delivered two RBIs on Saturday after private talks in which Dave Roberts urged more contact and fight, drawing a public hat tip from his manager.
  • Padres leaders said the division race remains open and the clubs meet again Aug. 22–24 at Petco Park, with Los Angeles holding the head-to-head tiebreaker.