Clayton Kershaw pitched one of his best games of the season against the Phillies, going the distance in the shutout and striking out 13. Kershaw gave up eight hits but he was really snapping off the curveball when it counted. 123 pitches in the complete game, 82 for strikes. There are times when you can throw too many strikes.
The game was also his statement for the "at large" bid for the last spot on the National League All-Star team. Most fans want to look at his record of 6-6. The fans have not taken into consideration his 1.53 ERA over his last nine starts, he leads the league in strikeouts, and the lack of run support he has received.
Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has been killing his old team the Phillies, hitting a three run homer, and driving in five of the Dodgers 17 runs they have scored in the series. Catcher A.J. Ellis rocketed above the Mendoza line (.215) with three hits, and his first homerun of the season, a two run shot.
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