Mookie Betts set his career high for home runs in a season and Julio Urias went six strong innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 12–1 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Saturday to end a three-game losing streak.
Trea Turner, Justin Turner and Will Smith also hit home runs as the Dodgers improved to 24–8 since July 31 despite their recent skid.
Manny Machado hit a home run for the Padres, while starter Sean Manaea (7–8) was roughed up for eight runs on nine hits and three home runs over 4 1/3 innings. San Diego saw its four-game winning streak come to an end….