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Yu Darvish has shortest start of career in loss to Padres

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SAN DIEGO -- Yu Darvish continued his struggles against an even lighter-hitting Padres lineup than usual on Saturday night, as the Dodgers lost 7-2 and got swept in both ends of the doubleheader at Petco Park.

“I know the best of Yu Darvish is yet to come,” manager Dave Roberts said earlier Saturday.

The Dodgers are still waiting.

On Saturday night, the Padres tagged Darvish for four runs in the third inning, including six straight batters reaching base in the frame. That included the fourth home run of the season by Carlos Asuaje, singles by Erick Aybar (hitting .