Clayton Kershaw Throws 6 Scorless Innings in Dodgers 4-0 Win vs. Braves
The Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Atlanta Braves for the second game of their three game series. The Dodgers are coming off a 4-2 victory and looked to begin a winning streak at home with Clayton Kershaw on the mound.
Before the game, the Dodgers honored Muhammad Ali with a moment of silence. Ali passed away on Friday at the age of 74.
A moment of silence was held for @MuhammadAli prior to tonight's game. pic.twitter.com/9CKxuBIK0e
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 5, 2016
Along with six scoreless innings Kershaw also gave the Dodgers their first score of the game after Justin Turner hit a single.
.@ClaytonKersh22 on second and @coreyseager_5 on first, in the bottom of the third! Here comes @redturn2!#LetsGoDodgers ?
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 5, 2016
Editorial: Julio Urias learning on the Fly in Trial by Fire.@redturn2 singles and scores @ClaytonKersh22!#Dodgers lead 1-0! pic.twitter.com/5SKUYUukqn
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 5, 2016
After his dominant play, Kershaw’s night was done after six scoreless innings.
.@ClaytonKersh22's night is over after six scoreless.
Joe Blanton will take over in the seventh. pic.twitter.com/Gm1Nmbsx7m
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 5, 2016
Kershaw exiting the game at the 6th inning mark caused quite the conversation on Twitter.
Kershaw removed after 96 pitches? What y'all think about that? Especially after last game in NY??
— Brian (@BriRobitaille) June 5, 2016
Kershaw's four strikeouts tonight were his lowest in a start since 5/17/14, when he lasted only 1 2/3 innings at Arizona.
— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) June 5, 2016
Editorial: Evaluating Dave Roberts’ Most Criticized DecisionsThis is the first time this season that Clayton Kershaw failed to complete 7 innings.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 5, 2016
Bottom of the 8th the Dodgers put the Braves away:
.@redturn2 scores on a bunt from @yungjoc650! #Dodgers up 2-0, in the bottom of the eighth! ?
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 5, 2016
Trayce Thompson now scores on a sac fly by @AJEllis17! #Dodgers up 3-0 now! ???? pic.twitter.com/cGyAyTrTXg
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 5, 2016
.@yungjoc650 scores on a bloop single by @YazmanianDVL08! #Dodgers now lead, 4-0! pic.twitter.com/mRmbp8Nb7v
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 5, 2016
Kenley Jansen came in the 9th inning to close out the game and Thompson finished with three steals on the night. The Dodgers look to close out the series on Sunday with Scott Kazmir scheduled to get the start.
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It demonstrates the amazing expectations we have for a Kershaw start as he held the opposition to a shutout for 6 innings. Had a hit and hustled around the bases to score the only run until the end and it is rated a less than average appearance. Any other pitcher and we would be writing how incredible his pitching and offense dominated the game.
Now as far as the offense goes these guys should be ashamed of themselves.
Our guys offensively have been embarrassing
I will give a standing ovation to hard headed Mr Strikeout Joc for that drag bunt to break the game open. Well done young sir….