Dodgers get 3 victories in a row with great output from Clayton Kershaw
Clayton Kershaw allowed one run in five innings pitched and reached his ninth victory of the season
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-3 with a great outing from Clayton Kershaw to get his third victory in a row.
Kershaw continues to have a great season after dominating Cincinnati's offense. The left-hander pitched 5.0 innings, allowing 2 hits, 1 earned run, zero walks, and 6 strikeouts.
The pitcher earned his ninth win of the season and lowered his ERA to 3.06 on the season, one of the best on the team. Kershaw is 9-2 with a 3.06 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 17 appearances this season.
Clayton Kershaw has allowed one or fewer runs in 10 of his 17 starts this season.
The bullpen worked well with Edgardo Henriquez, Ben Casparius, Blake Treinen and Tanner Scott, who reached 20 saves on the season.
Casparius was the only reliever to allow any runs, hitting a two-run homer by Austin Hays.
Dodgers offense took advantage of opportunities
Dave Roberts' offense took advantage of its opportunities to manufacture runs. The team hit five extra-base hits (four doubles and a home run) to drive in the runs.
Miguel Rojas had a notable role after coming in as a pinch hitter for Alex Freeland and hitting a double that drove in two runs in the sixth inning.
Then, the Venezuelan infielder scored a run on a hit by Shohei Ohtani in the same inning.
Andy Pages has contributed in the last five games. The Cuban outfielder has a batting average of .294 with 5 hits, 2 home runs, 4 RBIs and 3 runs scored in his last 5 games.
This Wednesday, the Dodgers will look to sweep the Cincinnati Reds at home before taking their first day of rest in two weeks.

