Dominant Max Scherzer leads Dodgers to sweep of Padres

Max Scherzer pitched into the eighth inning and Austin Barnes hit a home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep over the host San Diego Padres on Thursday with a 4-0 victory.

With his team needing length from him following Wednesday's 16-inning victory, the right-handed Scherzer gave the Dodgers 7 2/3 scoreless innings. He gave up two hits with one walk and 10 strikeouts.

Scherzer (12-4) improved to