LOS ANGELES — Justin Upton erupted Sunday, in a positive way for the San Diego Padres.
Upton hit a grand slam and drove in six runs as the Padres broke loose, backing unbeaten James Shields in an 11-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
A day after being ejected for arguing balls and strikes, Upton tied his career high for RBIs. He hit a slam in the first inning before Carlos Frias recorded an out, then added a two-run double in the second.
The Padres had totaled just three runs in losing four straight games. Upton was tossed Saturday night as San Diego was shut out on one hit.