Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer, Tyler Anderson threw seven sharp innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0, becoming the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
Anderson went seven innings, giving up five hits, walking two and striking out two.
Nelson threw six shutout innings in his second MLB start, extending his scoreless streak to 13 innings since he was called up to the big leagues last week.Nelson didn't have much trouble with the Dodgers' potent lineup, giving up just two hits and two walks while striking out six. He allowed a two-out triple to Trea Turner in the sixth and then intentionally walked Freddie Freeman, but retired Will Smith on a liner to center that ended the inning.
Diamondbacks: Called up OF Jordan Luplow from Triple-A Reno. Designated INF Wilmer Difo for assignment.Dodgers: Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that INF Gavin Lux continues to improve, was doing “all baseball activities” and could be put on the active roster this weekend. ... Tony Gonsolin threw a bullpen Sunday and Roberts said the All-Star right-hander came out feeling “OK.
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