ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 18: Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammates after the game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on August 18, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. By: Scott Cunningham (Getty Images)
Reporting Sports Kings
Chad Billingsley combined with two relievers for a three-hit shutout to win his sixth straight start, Luis Cruz homered for the second game in a row and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Sunday.
Mark Ellis drove in four runs, three with a bases-loaded double in the ninth.
Billingsley (10-9) gave up three hits in seven innings, striking out four and walking two. He is 6-0 since the All-Star break after losing five straight. He reached 10 wins for the sixth straight season.
Ronald Belisario and Scott Elbert each pitched a perfect inning to complete the shutout.
The Dodgers now return home to open a series Monday night against San Francisco for the NL West lead.
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