mlb Game Recap
Los Angeles Downed 8-5 By Colorado - Clayton Kershaw Takes Loss
Los Angeles dropped a 8-5 decision at Coors Field on Thursday as Colorado legged out a win behind winning pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez.
The Rockies were a +190 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 11.
Chi Chi Gonzalez earned the victory for the Rockies, throwing 2 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Raimel Tapia in the win.
Los Angeles got a 5.2-inning outing from Clayton Kershaw in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 1 walks and 10 hits in his time on the mound, while Mookie Betts had 2 hits in the loss for the Dodgers.
The battle of the bats favored Los Angeles as they had 11 hits, while Colorado only had 15.
Daniel Bard pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.