mlb Game Recap
Alex Cobb vs Clayton Kershaw Battle Sees San Francisco Fall 7-3
Los Angeles pitchers gave up 2 home runs to David Villar but still escaped with a 7-3 victory on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium.
Los Angeles was favored by -250 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.
Los Angeles got 6 innings from Clayton Kershaw, who gave up 2 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 8. Evan Phillips earned the victory, while the Dodgers got 3 RBIs from Max Muncy in the win.
San Francisco got a 4.1-inning outing from Alex Cobb in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 3 walks and 7 hits in his time on the mound, while Luis Gonzalez had 2 hits in the loss for the Giants.
The battle of the bats favored Los Angeles as they had 11 hits, while San Francisco only had 8.
Los Angeles looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against San Diego. San Francisco will aim to get back on the winning track at Milwaukee.