LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Robin Ventura hit a pinch-hit grand slam home run Tuesday to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Arizona 8-2.
Ventura hit the 18th slam of his career in the seventh inning.
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The victory widened the first-place Dodgers' lead over San Francisco to 4 1/2 in the National League West.
Hideo Nomo (4-11) allowed five hits and two runs for his first win since April. He had lost 10 straight.
Brandon Webb (6-15) was the losing pitcher, giving up six hits and four runs in 4 1/3 innings.