Max Scherzer became the second-fastest pitcher in terms of innings to 3,000 career strikeouts and his dominant effort helped the Los Angeles Dodgers complete a sweep of the San Diego Padres behind an 8-0 win.
An expected duel between Scherzer and Blake Snell came to an abrupt end when the Padres starter gestured to the dugout and walked off the mound after delivering a pitch with two outs in the first inning. Snell was later diagnosed with left adductor tightness.
The sudden bullpen game was panning out for the Padres until Corey Seager lifted a solo home run to center field in the fourth inning.