Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - James Loney drove in the go-ahead run with a groundout in the sixth inning and the Dodgers avoided a four-game sweep with an 8-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.

Loney's groundout gave Los Angeles its first lead in 66 innings. He added an RBI double as part of a four-run seventh, helping the Dodgers halt a season- high seven-game losing streak.

All-Star Clayton Kershaw (6-4) got the win, allowing three runs -- one earned -- on five hits over seven innings. He walked three and struck out nine.

The two unearned runs came courtesy of consecutive third-inning errors by Dee Gordon, who atoned with an RBI and run scored later in the game.

Dillon Gee (5-7) took the loss for the Mets, winners of a four straight entering Sunday. He gave up four runs -- two earned -- on five hits and two walks over six innings.

Scott Hairston had a first-inning RBI single in the setback.

07/01 23:17:13 ET