Weaver Returns to Push Dodgers To Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 8-5, their 15th win of the season. James McDonald was pulled in the second inning after giving up two hits, four walks, and three runs in the inning. However, Jeff Weaver made his first appearance for the Dodgers since 2005, pitching four scoreless innings, allowing only four hits and one walk. Orlando Hudson and Manny Ramirez had back-to-back homers, and Matt Kemp had a double, RBI, and two runs scored. Andre Ethier had two hits and knock in one, and Casey Blake had two hits, an RBI, and a run. Jonathan Broxton had his seventh save of the season. Adrian Gonzalez provided the Padres with a single, double, RBI, and two runs scored.