Mookie Betts had a big impact in a win over the Giants

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their weekend series against the San Francisco Giants in impressive fashion Friday night, pulling away for an 8-2 victory at Dodger Stadium.

Fresh off clinching another National League West championship, Los Angeles kept the momentum rolling against its longtime division rival. The Dodgers improved to 94-60 with the victory and continued building momentum toward the postseason.

Betts Brings the Power

Mookie Betts provided the early spark for Los Angeles, launching a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning to put the Dodgers in front.San Francisco answered in the second when Jung Hoo Lee went deep against Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow, tying the game at 1-1.

The Giants eventually moved ahead 2-1, but Betts wasn't finished.

The Dodgers star struck again with his second home run of the night, giving Los Angeles another huge boost as the Dodgers battled back and eventually took control.

Dodgers Break It Open

What began as a close rivalry matchup turned into a commanding Dodgers performance as the Los Angeles offense erupted later in the game.The Dodgers piled on runs and built a comfortable advantage, giving their pitching staff plenty of room to work.

Will Smith added to the damage with a solo home run in the eighth inning, extending the Dodgers' advantage to 8-2 and putting an exclamation point on a dominant night at the plate.

It was another display of the depth in a Los Angeles lineup capable of producing runs throughout the order.

Glasnow Battles Through Early Trouble

Glasnow surrendered two early runs but settled in as the game progressed. San Francisco managed to grab an early advantage, but the Dodgers prevented the Giants from doing further damage while their offense took control.

That combination of power at the plate and strong pitching after the early innings turned the game decisively in Los Angeles' favor.

October Is Getting Closer

The victory comes as the Dodgers prepare for another postseason run after securing the NL West championship.Los Angeles may have already taken care of the division race, but there is still plenty to play for as the Dodgers battle for postseason positioning.

Friday night's 8-2 victory over the Giants showed a team that isn't slowing down as October approaches.

The division title is secured.

Now the Dodgers turn their attention toward the postseason — and another opportunity to chase a World Series championship.