The Dodgers’ magic number remained at two for closing out San Francisco in the division race.
Nolan Arenado hit a grand slam for his 40th home run, and Justin Morneau had four hits for the Rockies. Andre Ethier homered for the Dodgers.
DJ LeMahieu, who had three hits, led off the ninth with a single against Yimi Garcia (3-4). Gonzalez, who also had three hits, worked the count to 3-1 before hitting a 94 mph fastball over the wall in center for his 39th home run.
Justin Miller (3-2) pitched the top of the ninth for the win.
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