The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-2, reclaiming first place in the National League West after the Padres lost. Will Smith, hitting leadoff, set the tone with a home run, while Alex Call’s pinch-hit two-run single in the sixth helped secure the win. Despite some errors, including an inside-the-park home run by the Giants, Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan delivered a solid performance, finishing with two earned runs and six strikeouts over six innings. The victory snapped a series of home losses ahead of their weekend road series against the Angels.
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