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.

Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. is familiar with the Los Angeles Dodgers' star-studded lineup as he was on the receiving end of one of the most memorable moments from the World Series last year.

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

The Dodgers' woes on offense continue, with the team unable to pick up their first hit until the sixth inning of a 5-1 loss to the San Diego Padres.

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

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.