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Furcal, Ethier Lead Dodgers Over Padres

Lowe allows one run in 8 innings as LA snaps 4-game losing streak

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Apr 13, 2008 5:00 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Andre Ethier went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, Rafael Furcal and Matt Kemp each hit their first homers of the season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a four-game losing streak with an 11-1 rout of the San Diego Padres last night. Derek Lowe (1-0) allowed a run and four hits over eight innings, striking out six and walking none before giving way to the bullpen.

The right-hander retired 20 of his last 21 batters and also drove in a career-high three runs with a pair of singles to improve his record against the Padres at Dodger Stadium to 4-0. He is 0-3 in seven starts at Petco Park. Chris Young (1-1) threw 80 pitches in three-plus innings, allowing seven runs, seven hits and four walks.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier is congratulated by manager Joe Torre, right, after hitting a two-run home run last night.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier is congratulated by manager Joe Torre, right, after hitting a two-run home run last night.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Actor Jackie Chan waves before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers' baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, April 12, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Actor Jackie Chan waves before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers' baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, April 12, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier is congratulated by manager Joe Torre, right, after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of their Major League Baseball game, Saturday, April 12, 2008 in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier is congratulated by manager Joe Torre, right, after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of their Major League Baseball game, Saturday, April 12, 2008...   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Derek Lowe throws to the plate last night in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Derek Lowe throws to the plate last night in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal hits a solo home run as San Diego Padres catcher Josh Bard looks on last night in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal hits a solo home run as San Diego Padres catcher Josh Bard looks on last night in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Matt Kemp rolls after catching a fly ball hit by San Diego Padres' Scott Hairston last night.
Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Matt Kemp rolls after catching a fly ball hit by San Diego Padres' Scott Hairston last night.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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