Manny's Return Sparks Offensive Outburst

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 6-3, their first game with Manny Ramirez since he was suspended for violating MLB's drug policy. While Manny went 0-for-3 with a walk, the rest of the lineup seemed to be invigorated by his return, scoring five runs in the first inning. Rafael Furcal collected four hits, including a double, and scored a run, and Russell Martin singled twice and drove in two runs. Andre Ethier scored twice, and Matt Kemp had a two-run double. James Loney had a run scored and RBI. Hiroki Kuroda was shaky but solid enough to get his third win of the year, and Jonathan Broxton's perfect ninth gave him his 20th save. Scott Hairston had a solo-homer for San Diego, and Adrian Gonzalaz doubled to drive in two runs.

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.

Bullpen Collapses in Loss

The Los Angeles Dodgers fell to the San Diego Padres 4-3, splitting the series 2-2. The Dodgers entered the bottom of the eighth with a 3-1 lead, but Will Ohman and Corey Wade were shelled. Orlando Hudson had two hits, including a ninth inning triple that ultimately did nothing. Matt Kemp had two hits and knocked in two, and Andre Ethier reached base in all five of his plate appearances, as well as scoring and knocking in a run. Clayton Kershaw pitched five shaky innings but only gave up one run, and was in line for the win. Adrian Gonzalez had a home run, and David Eckstein doubled and scored a run for the Padres.