The Dodgers' weekend sweep of the Padres gave them the NL West lead once again. Can they continue to hold off San Diego? See the odds.

LOS ANGELES — It was touted as the biggest series of the month. It was billed as a potential passing of the torch, with the San Diego Padres threatening to win the National League West for the first time in 19 years. Instead, Sunday’s finale ended in a three-game sweep — and a relatively convincing one, at that.

Magic Johnson is a big part of the Los Angeles professional teams. With the bullpen going down a rough patch, he has highlighted someone that has been a bright spot.

Mookie Betts hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell addressed the San Diego Padres' steal attempts against him during Saturday's National League West rivalry game.

The first of two straight weekends of National League West showdowns concludes on Sunday with the Dodgers closing out their home series against the Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. These two teams will meet again next weekend in three games at Petco Park in San Diego.