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 LOS ANGELES (AP) - With a five-run lead, the San Diego Padres might have thought they had enough of a cushion. Turns out it was barely enough against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rookie Kevin Kouzmanoff's three-run homer broke a tie in a six-run fourth inning and the Padres won 7-6 Friday night in a matchup of NL West rivals separated by a game.
"Just when you think you have a safe lead, you have to keep pounding away. This is a tough division," Kouzmanoff said. "It feels good. We're halfway through and have to keep it going."
Chris Young (8-3) allowed two runs and seven hits, struck out nine and walked one in winning his fourth straight decision for the two-time defending division champions, who have won three in a row.
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