Dodgers Defeat Rockies, 7-4, For Third Straight Win
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com/AP) -- Justin Turner's two-run infield single highlighted a six-run sixth inning, and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4 Friday night for their third win in a row.
The Dodgers' 92nd victory tied their total from last season, and the club has posted consecutive 90-win seasons for the first time since 1976-78.
Justin Morneau of Colorado went 2 for 3 with a two-run homer and a walk to move past Pittsburgh's Josh Harrison for the NL batting lead at .319. Harrison was at .318 after going went 1 for 4 in a win over Cincinnati.
The Rockies fell to 6-37 on the road since June 16 with their second straight loss and third in their last four games.
The Washington Nationals won their first game of the double-headers against Miami to guarantee home-field advantage throughout the National League playoffs.
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