LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Gonsolin and four relievers combined for a three-hit shutout, Mookie Betts homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 4-0 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. and his fifth consecutive victory.
Gonsolin (1-1) allowed two hits, struck out six and walked one to improve his ERA to 1.42 in the Dodgers’ third shutout of the season.
Miguel Rojas doubled leading off the third inning and one batter later Betts homered to deep left field, giving the Dodgers a 2-0 lead.
The Dodgers made it 4-0 with two outs in the sixth. Brent Honeywell replaced Ryan Weathers (1-2) and was charged with a shot clock violation for taking too long to warm up. Miguel Vargas doubled to the left-field corner, driving in runs by Freddie Freeman, who singled, and Max Muncy, who walked.
The Dodgers lead the National League with 88 runs scored in two-out situations.
For the Dodgers, Cuban Miguel Vargas 2-1 with two RBIs. Venezuelan Miguel Rojas 2-1 with a run scored.