SAN DIEGO — Whether the Dodgers win or lose, whether he’s in the starting lineup or not, Alex Guerrero keeps hitting.
Guerrero’s fifth home run of the season Sunday – in just his fourth start – was the Dodgers’ only run in a 3-1 loss to the Padres. The loss capped a 2-4 week for the Dodgers in San Francisco and San Diego, and thwarted a series sweep against a division rival.
The Dodgers’ regular starting third baseman, Juan Uribe, sat in the day game following a night game. Guerrero started at third base and batted seventh.