Clayton Kershaw Reaches 300 K’s, Dodgers Win 6-3
- Updated: October 5, 2015
LOS ANGELES, Ca– Clayton Kershaw recorded his 300th strikeout of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 6-3.
Kershaw was working on a short pitch count as the Dodgers prepare for their playoff series against the New York Mets. He struck out 7 of the 13th batters he faced.
On the side Frank Garces got the start. He pitched 2 innings allowing 2 hits and 2 runs. He struck out 2 and walked 2 as he was awarded his 1st loss of the season.
The Dodgers got on the board first in the second inning. Joc Pederson hit his 26th home run of season, a 2-run shot to right field.
Corey Seager added a solo shot to right in the 6th inning, and Chris Heisey added another of his own and the Dodgers held a 5-0 advantage.
Travis Jankowski hit a 3-run home run in the 7th inning that brought in Austin Hedges and Alexi Amarista. This cut the Dodgers lead to 5-3 but the Padres were unable to make the full comeback.
Ronald Torreyes hit a RBI single in the 8th inning and the Dodgers pushed the lead to 6-3.
Chris Hatcher came on in the 9th inning to shut the club don as he picked up his 4th save of the year.
Congratulations to the Dodgers for making the playoffs and we hope the Padres come back stronger next season!
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