The Dodgers could not decode the puzzle presented by Padres starter Eric Lauer and Rich Hill served up a pair of game-deciding home runs in a 4-1 defeat.
Hill logged seven innings, but permitted four runs in the fifth, created by a three-run homer from San Diego catcher Austin Hedges and a solo shot by outfielder Wil Myers. Hill struck out seven. His offense provided little support — Lauer did not allow a run until Max Muncy hit a solo homer with two outs in the ninth. Lauer departed one out short of a shutout.
San Diego hassled Hill in the second inning.