LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Manny Ramirez and Blake DeWitt homered and James Loney drove in two more runs Tuesday in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-4 win over San Diego.
Ramirez cranked a two-run homer, while DeWitt's was a solo shot.
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Clayton Kershaw, (3-5) just recalled from the minors, went seven-plus innings, allowing three runs on three hits and three walks. He struck out six.
The win moved the Dodgers within 1 1/2 games of Arizona in the National League West. The Diamondbacks fell to St. Louis Tuesday.
Cha Seung Baek (4-9) was shelled for seven runs on eight hits and two walks in 3 2/3 frames.
Kevin Kouzmanoff had two RBI for the Padres, who had won five of six games previously.