Dodgers’s winning string continues behind Clayton Kershaw against Red

Los Angeles (AP) – Clayton Kershaw found five innings from the single ball, and Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Cincinnati Red 6-3 on Tuesday night for the third straight win.

Dodgers NL Vest Lead remained in one game over San Diego when Padres beat Seattle 7-6.

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Kershaw (9-2) allowed two shots and hit six in his career victory, tying him with the former Dodger Max Scherzer and Joe Niekro for 76. at all timetables.

Tanner Scott set the ninth to earn 20. Save.

Dodgers inserted in the sixth when they scored four races, extending leadership at 6-1. Will Smith forgive himself to play against Reliever Brent Sera. Miguel Rojas added a double double double pinch and Shohei Ohtani had a Single for RBI.

Nick Martinez (10-10), who gave up four races and seven hits in 5 1/3 innings. He took three and walked two.

Cincinnati received a two-run Homer Austin Hais and Miguel Andujar Ginout.

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Dodgers Inf Kike Hernandez made his first start since he disappeared at the injured list of the day before. He had 2 for 3 with a race and strike reached. His victim of fly was given to Dodgers lead for good in fourth and turned a double game.

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Reds LHP Nick Lodolo (8-6, 3.05 ERA) Batches the finals on Wednesday against Dodges RHP Shohei Ohtani (0-1, 4.61), which is expected to spend the BODBLEHEAD night on Bobblehead.

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