Broxton Struggles In Dodgers' 8-2 Loss To Padres
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Jarrett Hoffpauir led off the sixth with a tying solo homer, and Curtis Hunter added a three-run shot later in the inning to lead the San Diego Padres to an 8-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.
Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton faced five batters beginning in the sixth and didn't retire one. He allowed three hits, walked one and put another batter, center fielder Curtis Maybin, on base when he hit him with a pitch.
Stuart Pomeranz relieved Broxton and gave up Hunter's homer on a 1-2 pitch.
Padres right-hander Simon Castro, who spent last season with Double-A San Antonio, picked up the win in relief of starter Wade LeBlanc, who worked four innings, allowing four hits and striking out two.
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