Joc Pederson doubled twice and drove in three runs, and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 9-4 on Thursday night to avoid a three-game sweep. The Dodgers remained two games behind the Washington Nationals with three to play in the race for home-field advantage in their division series matchup. Rookie left-hander Julio Urias went three scoreless innings in his first start since Sept. 13, allowing one hit while striking out five and walking two.