ICYMI: Padres rebound on batting resurgence

For starting pitcher James Shields and the Padres, getting swept by the Dodgers was absolutely not an option on Sunday as the team broke out in a big way to beat Los Angeles by a score of 11-3 at Chavez Ravine. One day after collecting only one hit in a shutout, the swinging Friars came out and erased any memory of their offensive woes by pounding out 11 runs on 20 hits in the series finale.

Outfielder Justin Upton opened the scoring for the Padres early by hitting a towering grand slam into left-center field in the top of the first, collecting the first four of his six total RBIs on the day. The Padres would go on to add four more runs in the second, thanks to a two-run single by Derek Norris and another pair of RBI courtesy of a Justin Upton double. A few more runs would come in thanks to Will Middlerbooks' solo home run, Alexi Amarista's sacrifice fly and an RBI single off the bat of Abraham Almonte. The 11 runs of support generated by the Padres offense would prove to be more than enough for Shields who went on to improve his record to 6-0 thanks to seven strong innings with seven strikeouts on the day. Shields also increased his strikeout total on the season to a now Major League-leading 82 total punchouts.

In case you missed it, here are some stories and highlights that may have passed you by on Sunday:

Padres postgame recap: Upton's slam sets tone as Padres rout Dodgers

Upton goes yard and brings everybody with him on a first-inning grand slamVideo: SD@LAD: J. Upton opens game with a grand slam

Norris adds to the hit parade by plating two more in the secondVideo: SD@LAD: Norris brings home Kemp, Upton with a single

Middlebrooks makes it 9-0 with a solo shot in the thirdVideo: SD@LAD: Middlebrooks smacks a solo shot to left field

Amarista's sac-fly RBI gives the Padres double-digit runs in the fifthVideo: SD@LAD: Amarista plates Spangenberg with a sac fly

Back in full health, Yonder wants to go yonder: Alonso 'feeling good,' to being rehab stint soon

Coming soon to a mound near you: Morrow eyes return after encouraging BP session

Down on the farm: Shortstop Giron continues amazing first week for Fort Wayne

Buddy's Bullets: Black saw the offensive breakout coming, if he couldn't predict when

Game Note Highlights: Game Notes @ LAD (05.24) Shields Seeks Sixth Straight while Stopping Sweep

Looking forward:

Friars Forecast: Padres set to face Weaver in series opener against Angels

Monday's probable pitchers in Anaheim: Ross ready for another road start