Teoscar Hernández hits a grand slam and Paxton pitches 6 strong innings as Dodgers beat Padres 5
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Teoscar Hernández hit a grand slam, James Paxton tossed six scoreless innings to remain undefeated and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 5-0 on Saturday night.
Freddie Freeman hit a solo homer for the Dodgers, who have won eight of their last nine games.
Los Angeles designated hitter Shohei Ohtani came out after his fourth at-bat when his back tightened up. Manager Dave Roberts said his concern is minimal, but Ohtani most likely will sit out Sunday as a precautionary measure.
Paxton (5-0) was masterful while allowing four hits with four strikeouts and no walks in the win.
“James was good again. All of his pitches were working,” Roberts said. “He was on the attack all night long. He kept them off balance.”
In a start against San Diego on April 14, Paxton walked eight in a no-decision.
“Obviously much different,” Paxton said of his control Saturday night. “Zero walks tonight felt really good after the eight walks.”