Giants edge Dodgers in series opener

Buster Posey scored on Cody Bellinger's throwing error to break an eighth-inning tie Tuesday night and lift the San Francisco Giants to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game showdown series between the top two teams in the National League West.

Right-hander Logan Webb combined with three relievers on a six-hitter as the Giants (63-37) stretched their lead over the second place