mlb Game Recap
Los Angeles vs Colorado Game Final 9-5 - Clayton Kershaw Earns Win
Colorado dropped a 9-5 decision at Coors Field on Thursday as Los Angeles legged out a win behind winning pitcher Clayton Kershaw.
Bettors who backed the Dodgers were rewarded as -225 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 12.
Clayton Kershaw earned the victory for the Dodgers, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Will Smith in the win.
Colorado's starting pitcher Nick Anderson worked 2.1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Jordan Beck in a losing cause.
Los Angeles outhit their counterparts 12-10 in the game.
Next game, Los Angeles takes its act on the road to face San Diego looking for another win. For Colorado, they head on the road to face Pittsburgh.