Dodgers capitalize on Padres’ sloppiness to retake sole possession of first place - Sports | Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Yates and Scott will begin rehab assignments with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday after throwing simulated games Friday. Michael Kopech, on the 60-day IL and ineligible to return until Aug. 27,

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.

A shaky Dylan Cease issued six walks over the first two innings, giving up five runs on just one hit in the Padres loss.

Shohei Ohtani is normally used to hitting long home runs, but the MLB star found himself in a weird position against the Los Angeles Angels.

The Dodgers have quelled plenty of challengers during their reign in the division, but the Padres have shown enough staying power to fuel increasingly contentious bouts.

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