Freddie Freeman homered in back-to-back innings, rookie Dalton Rushing hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh and the Los Angeles Dodgers evened the NL West race once again with an 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.

Dalton Rushing had his signature moment at the big league level on Sunday with a go-ahead three-run blast on Sunday that helped the Dodgers avoid a sweep and tie the San Diego Padres at the top of the NL West.

On Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Dalton Rushing came up clutch at Petco Park, smashing a three-run homer in the seventh inning, as the Dodgers beat the Padres 8-2.

Check out this unique angle of Dalton Rushing's go-ahead three-run home run in the 7th inning against the Padres

Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Reds. Smith's solo shot initiated a four-run rally in the sixth inning that helped the Dodgers secure the game. The catcher has had a rough August,

In college at Louisville and in the Cape Cod Summer League, Dalton Rushing played more games at first base and in the outfield than behind the plate.

Dalton Rushing drives a three-run home run to right field, putting the Dodgers on top 5-2 in the top of the 7th inning

LA Dodgers star Tommy Edman's wife, Kristen, offered an exclusive peek into the Dodgers' girls' night before the team's game against the San Diego Padres on Friday.