The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the National League Division Series with a 5-1 win over the San Diego Padres in Game 1 that was much closer than the scoreboard may suggest. Although the Dodgers had plenty of traffic, they were without a hit through five innings.
That was despite Mike Clevinger being removed two pitches into the second inning because of an apparent injury. A bullpen game was working in the Padres’ favor and the unit was briefly given a lead when Austin Nola hit an RBI single in the fourth inning to break up the scoreless tie.