September 6: Dodgers 5, Padres 1

Dodgers take series in San Diego

The Dodgers blew open a close game in the seventh inning thanks to a three-run error, capturing the series finale against the Padres 5-1.

Anderson day-to-day with left calf cramp

Dodgers starter Brett Anderson left Sunday's start in the sixth inning with a left leg cramp, and is considered day-to-day.

Dodgers magic number

The Dodgers and Giants both won on Sunday, keeping the Dodgers' division lead at 7½ games and lowering their magic number to clinch the NL West to 19.

Dodgers vs. Padres XVI chat

Seager starts again for Dodgers

Corey Seager starts for the third time in four games since getting called up to the Dodgers.

Heisey called up, Coulombe DFA'd

The Dodgers added to their outfield depth on Saturday, calling up the recently-reacquired Chris Heisey from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Relief pitcher Daniel Coulombe was designated for assignment.

Anderson, Dodgers go for series win in SD

Brett Anderson looks for his ninth win of the season in the Dodgers' series finale against the Padres at Petco Park in San Diego.

Dodgers-Padres series snapshot

Here is a snapshot view of the four-game weekend series between the Dodgers and Padres, beginning Thursday night at Petco Park in San Diego.