Teoscar Hernandez's slam propels Dodgers in San Diego

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James Paxton fired six shutout innings and Teoscar Hernandez belted a grand slam as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the San Diego Padres 5-0 on Saturday night.

Paxton (5-0) gave up four hits, walked none and struck out four in improving to 3-1 in six career starts against San Diego. It was a 180-degree turn in terms of control from his previous outing against the