So how do you follow pitching a no-hitter in your last
outing?
Dodger ace Clayton Kershaw (8-2) continued his dominance
Tuesday, scattering six hits over eight innings and striking out eight in a 2-0
win over the Royals.
Coupled with San Francisco’s 7-2 loss against San Diego, Los
Angeles pulled to within three games of the Giants in the National League West.
Los Angeles scored once in the first inning and once in the
ninth to give Kershaw all the cushion he needed. Kenley Jansen pitched a
hitless ninth to preserve the shutout, striking out two to close down the
Royals.
Justin Turner sparked the Dodgers in the first inning with a
triple to right field. Turner scored on a ground out by Adrian Gonzalez.
The Dodgers added an insurance run in the ninth when Andre
Ethier singled home Gonzalez, who had walked and moved into scoring position on
a single by A.J. Ellis.
The Dodgers send Dan Haren (7-2, 3.62) to the hill tomorrow
in the rubber match against Kansas City before heading back to Los Angeles for
a home stand that includes visits from St. Louis and Cleveland.
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