Clayton Kershaw provides six strong innings and the bullpen maintains the lead as the Dodgers open their most critical series of the season so far with a win.

Clayton Kershaw allows just two hits in six innings and the bullpen makes the lead stand up over the final three innings in a 3-2 win, as the Dodgers regain a share of first place.

Padres second. Xander Bogaerts grounds out to third base, Alex Freeland to Freddie Freeman. Jackson Merrill flies out to left field to Michael Conforto. Ramon Laureano homers to left field.

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Padres second. Jackson Merrill flies out to left field to Heliot Ramos. Xander Bogaerts walks. Ryan O'Hearn singles to shallow left field. Xander Bogaerts to second. Ramon Laureano walks.

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