Dodgers shut out Padres 7-0 in series opener at Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 7-0 on September 22 at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers scored four runs in the second inning, taking advantage of a shaky outing from pitcher Michael King. Tommy Edman and Will Smith provided solo home runs later in the game. The win gives the Dodgers a five-game lead over the Atlanta Braves for the No. 2 seed in the NL playoffs, with their magic number to clinch a first-round bye down to one. The Dodgers used eight pitchers in the game, with Justin Wrobleski earning the victory in one inning of work.

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