The Object Is To Win

I am sure Clayton Kershaw will be the first to tell you that the Dodgers getting the win over the Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday is more important than him picking up the win to pad his own stats. He is 5-4 with a 1.84 ERA and could easily have 10 wins with any type of run or bullpen support. He pitched another great game yesterday (7 IP, 1 earned run, 8 K's, 3 BB) but the Dodgers bullpen let him down yet again. Newly appointed closer Kenley Jansen gave up a game tying homerun to Travis Snider in the bottom of the ninth to tie it at 3. The Dodgers were able to push across two runs in the top of the 11th inning. Brandon League came in to pitch the bottom of the 11th, promptly gave up two hits, but eventually closed the door to earn his 14th save. I believe Don Mattingly had to turn to him out of necessity because all of the other relievers were spent. A win is a win.