Dodgers Hit 3 Home Runs To Sweep Padres
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has a candid take on the team after having a dominant series sweep against the Padres.
Dodgers fans still haven't forgiven Manny Machado for leaving Los Angeles to sign with the Padres, but they ultimately got the last laugh on Sunday, as Machado struck out against Alex Vesia to end the series and secure a sweep for the Dodgers.
While the Los Angeles Dodgers have always been expected to claim the NL West, the team's 2025 campaign hasn't been nearly as smooth sailing as last year's World Series run.
Dave Roberts couldn't help but express a little satisfaction after his Los Angeles Dodgers took care of business.
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Then Betts rescued the Dodgers with the 394-foot shot to left-center off Robert Suarez. It was the shortstop’s 13th homer of the season and just his fifth since June. Betts had 25 in 2022 and 39 in 2023.
Earlier in the week, manager Dave Roberts issued a warning to outfielder Michael Conforto, who has been a bust for the Dodgers after joining the team this past winter. Conforto has a brutal .191 batting average on the year, which would easily mark a career low.
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia slammed the door on the San Diego Padres, and cemented a series sweep.
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Mookie Betts' clutch homer lifts Dodgers over Padres 5-4, extending NL West lead to 2 games
Mookie Betts hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday.