Dodgers hit 4 HRs in 8th to rally past Padres 11-9

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Corey Seager hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, when the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep four times to rally past the San Diego Padres 11-9 on Wednesday night.

Los Angeles trailed 9-6 before Max Muncy and AJ Pollock began the onslaught by going back-to-back off Emilio Pagán (4-3). With one out, Cody Bellinger launched a shot to right field that tied the game. Pinch-hitter Justin Turner doubled to deep left and scored on Seager’s shot to right with two outs.

“That’s a whirlwind in a really short time,” Seager said.

Many fans had already left Dodger Stadium, but those who remained were on their feet in the eighth, chanting and cheering as the outburst sent the crowd into a frenzy.

“We just never gave up,” Seager said. “We kind of felt in that game the whole time.”

It was the first time the Dodgers homered four times — all off Zack Greinke — in an inning since Sept. 5, 2016, against Arizona. Seager played in that game, too.

Mookie Betts hit a solo shot in the seventh to begin the comeback, and Pollock had a two-run homer in the first.

The playoff-bound Dodgers remained two games behind NL West-leading San Francisco with four to play in the regular season. The Giants beat Arizona 1-0.

“We’re still trying to accomplish a goal and still fighting for that,” Seager said.

Los Angeles blew leads of 4-0 and 5-1 on a night when Max Scherzer struggled and got his second straight no-decision.

David Price (5-2) pitched the eighth to earn the win. Kenley Jansen struck out the side in the ninth for his 37th save.

Muncy's homer was his career-high 36th.

The late power burst was reminiscent of a Sept. 18, 2006, game between the teams. The Dodgers hit four consecutive homers in the bottom of the ninth to...

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