The Los Angeles Dodgers reasserted themselves in the National League West this weekend, and Mookie Betts was a huge cause of that success.

Freeman leaves with a left wrist contusion after being hit by a pitch in a 6-5 loss as the Dodgers get swept by Milwaukee for the second time this month – the first time they’ve failed to beat the

As Freeman emphasized the importance of ignoring external factors like how the Padres are performing, he added that he can "sense the frustration" on a Dodgers team that has lost a lot of close games, including eight of their past 11 one-run decisions, according to Plunkett.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have matching 73-56 records after the Padres beat the Dodgers 2-1 on Friday night. The two rivals square off once again in San Diego on Saturday, Aug. 23,

Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman speaks on the team's struggles, as the Padres pull even with the champs in the NL West

Yu Darvish combined with three relievers on a three-hitter, and the San Diego Padres pulled even with the Los Angeles Dodgers atop the NL West once again with a 2-1 victory.