Dodgers too strong again in shutout of Padres


May 14, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (26) throws against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium.

Might 14, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers beginning pitcher Tony Gonsolin (26) throws towards the San Diego Padres through the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium.
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Mookie Betts hit a two-run residence run and Tony Gonsolin pitched 5 scoreless innings because the Los Angeles Dodgers continued their dominance over the visiting San Diego Padres with a 4-0 victory Sunday

Rookie Miguel Vargas had a two-run double for the Dodgers to complete off a three-game sweep that was their eleventh consecutive regular-season collection victory over the Padres. Los Angeles has gone 28-6 towards San Diego in that stretch

Gonsolin (1-1) gave up two hits with one stroll and 6 strikeouts over 85 pitches in his fourth begin of the season whereas decreasing his ERA to 1.42. The primary-time All-Star in 2022 began the season on the injured checklist with a sprained ankle.

Padres left-hander Ryan Weathers (1-2) gave up 4 runs over 5 2/3 innings in his return to the main leagues as San Diego noticed its shedding streak attain 5 video games. Weathers began the season within the main leagues however was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on April 26

San Diego had simply three hits, with a type of towards 4 Dodgers relievers. Manny Machado went 0-for-3 for the Padres with a stroll and was 0-for-11 within the collection

Weathers was strong the primary time by means of the Dodgers‘ order, however he gave up a double to No. 8 hitter Miguel Rojas within the third inning. Betts cashed in that runner from the leadoff spot with a house run to middle subject, his ninth of the season

Within the sixth inning, the Dodgers‘ Freddie Freeman singled and Max Muncy walked with two outs. Weathers was changed by right-hander Brent Honeywell and Vargas ripped the primary pitch he noticed into the left-field nook to attain each runners

Dodgers relievers Yency Almonte, Victor Gonzalez, Brusdar Graterol and Justin Bruihl held the Padres scoreless on a success during the last 4 innings

The Dodgers have received 5 of six video games towards the Padres this season after taking a collection at San Diego final weekend. Los Angeles pitching held San Diego to 2 runs or much less in every of the 5 victories

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