Freeman, Betts key big inning as Dodgers beat Padres 4-2 to take 2 of 3 in series

The Dodgers defeated the Padres 4-2 on Sunday in San Diego, extending their NL West lead to 10 games with a record of 54-30. Freeman drew a tiebreaking bases-loaded walk in the fifth inning off Michael King, followed by Betts' two-run single that put the game out of reach; Sheehan pitched five scoreless innings despite allowing two hits, while Machado's solo homer accounted for San Diego's only run. The article provides standard game recaps with specific play-by-play details, pitch counts, and player statistics (Freeman's nine-pitch at-bat, Betts' prior three-run homer Saturday, pitchers' records), reflecting solid wire-service sports journalism. Independent coverage from ABC News, LA Times, and local outlets corroborates the final score and key moments, with LA Times noting broader offensive improvements for Los Angeles and True Blue LA highlighting the significance of the fifth-inning sequence; the Dodgers have now won two of three in this series and face the Padres again Thursday-Sunday at Dodger Stadium. Watch for the Dodgers' matchup Monday against Oakland in Sacramento and the Padres' game Monday at Chicago, where San Diego's starter has not yet been announced.