After coming up empty-handed in his previous four opportunities, Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw finally has the 100th victory of his career.
Kershaw struck out 10 batters over 6 2/3 innings last night as the Dodgers defeated the Rockies 6-4. The southpaw held the Rockies scoreless over the first six innings before things unraveled a bit in the seventh. He gave up an RBI single to D.J. LeMahieu and walked pinch-hitter Michael McKenry before being replaced by Paco Rodriguez, who eventually allowed both inherited runners to score on a bases-clearing double by Daniel Descalso. However, the bullpen was able to keep Colorado’s offense in check the rest of the way.
Jimmy Rollins led the charge for the Dodgers, going 4-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored. The veteran shortstop is now up to 900 RBI for his career. He’s pretty much the only member of Don Mattingly’s lineup who hasn’t been hitting, so it would be scary if he can get it going too.
At 27 years old and 57 days, Kershaw is the second-youngest active pitcher to reach 100 career wins. Seattle’s Felix Hernandez was at 27 years old and 14 days when he notched his 100th career victory last April.
Your Friday box scores:
Pirates 10, Cubs 11 (12 innings)