Dodger ace Clayton Kershaw threw a no-hitter against the
Rockies tonight, striking out 15 as Los Angeles posted an 8-0 victory and
pulled to within four games of San Francisco in the National League West.
Shortstop Hanley Ramirez, who injured his throwing hand the
night before, committed a throwing error in the seventh inning. The error was
the only blemish on Kershaw’s ledger and prevented him from recording a perfect
game.
Matt Kemp continued his torrid hitting with three hits in
four trips including a pair of doubles and two RBI. Adrian Gonzalez added two
hits and two RBI and Miguel Rojas, playing third base, knocked in three runs
with a double as Los Angeles kept the pressure on San Francisco, which dropped
a 7-6 decision in Chicago for its fifth straight loss.
Rojas made a sparkling defensive play late in the game to
keep the no-hitter intact.
Kershaw improved to 7-2 on the season and lowered his ERA to
2.52.
The two-time Cy Young Award winner spent time on the
disabled list earlier this season but appears to be back in true form.
Kershaw’s command of his fastball, slow curve and slider was
dominating all night. Colorado, known for its high-octane offense, had no
answers to Kershaw’s offerings.
Comparisons to Dodger great Sandy Koufax will continue for
Kershaw. Koufax pitched four no-hitters in his stellar career.
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