Interim manager Pat Murphy penciled right fielder Matt Kemp into the leadoff spot against the Giants, marking the first time Kemp has hit at the top of the order since 2010 with the Dodgers.
"I have no problem with it," Kemp said before the game. "You get to lead off the game and try to set the tone. That's exactly what I'm going to do; try to set the tone and not do too much too different, just try to get on base."
Kemp entered Wednesday's game hitting .243/.281/.349 with four home runs and 36 RBIs over 284 at-bats this season as the team's No.