Sweep of San Diego helps right LA ship

Nothing like a three-game sweep to lift a team's spirits.

The Dodgers pounded the Padres 13-4 last night to complete a three-game sweep of San Diego and record LA's fourth straight win.

The brooming of San Diego came with a roar as the Dodgers outscored the Padres 30-10 over the three-game set and evoked memories of last year's amazing run to the World Series.

The Dodgers will see if they can keep the bats warm this weekend when they host the Washington Nationals and face off against the likes of Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg, two of the top hurlers in the league. Scoring against Washington figures to be a little tougher.

LA's offense has been ignited by Yasmani Grandal (.352), Matt Kemp (.347), Chase Utley (.343) and Cody Bellinger (.304). Corey Seager is hitting at .254 but is chopping at a .310 clip over his last seven games.

Grandal came into the season battling for playing time with Austin Barnes but has forced Dave Roberts to keep him in the lineup with a torrid start. Kemp, who the Dodgers tried to move after acquiring him from Atlanta, has forced the Dodgers to keep Andrew Toles in the minors and Joc Pederson on the bench.

Kemp was once an MVP candidate and is flashing signs of his early glory days with the Dodgers. He has solidified his position in left field and in the heart of the batting order.