Martinez’s 3-run Shot Lifts Dodgers Over Padres 4–2, Win 4th in Row

J.D. Martinez (28) of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates his solo homerun with Dino Ebel (91), to take a 3–1 lead over the San Diego Padres, during the first inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 13, 2023. Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES—Just off the injured list, J.D. Martinez made his presence felt with a big blast.

He hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the first inning, Julio Urías tossed seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 4–2 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory.