Nestor Cortes gives up a base hit to Miguel Rojas after retiring the first 16 batters in a row during his dominant start vs. the Dodgers

Nestor Cortes took a perfect game into the sixth inning and combined with three relievers on a two-hitter as the San Diego Padres reclaimed the NL West lead with a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.

The Padres beat the Dodgers 5-1 to reclaim first in the NL West, their latest solo division lead this late since 2010.

With 32 games to play, the Padres are alone atop the National League West. And Petco Park sure looks ready for October.

Modifications are required but have not come often enough as a lineup of future Hall of Famers has produced runs at a mediocre rate for L.A.

Our expert MLB predictions expect the Los Angeles Dodgers' bats to get the best of San Diego Padres starter Nestor Cortes early and often.

Heliot Ramos found himself in the middle of the action in Monday night’s series opener at Petco Park. Ramos kicked off a three-homer first inning with a booming shot off left-hander Nestor Cortes and then experienced an eventful night in left field,