Max Scherzer was limited to just six innings because of right hamstring tightness, but he was certainly dominant and the Los Angeles Dodgers received timely hitting from Justin Turner and AJ Pollock in a 4-3 win and sweep of the Atlanta Braves.
The San Francisco Giants suffered a fourth consecutive loss not long after the final out was recorded at Dodger Stadium, which gave the Dodgers sole possession of first place in the National League West by a half-game.
Scherzer allowed a two-out single in the first inning and then proceeded to retire 11 batters in a row.