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Kershaw Slams Glove as Dodgers’ Errors Fuel 6-5 Loss to Brewers

Recent defensive miscues compounded by injuries worsen the Dodgers’ slump before a nine-game road trip.

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Overview

  • Clayton Kershaw slammed his glove and cap in the dugout after a 4⅓-inning start and abruptly ended his postgame interview.
  • Three fourth- and fifth-inning errors by Tommy Edman, Andy Pages and Esteury Ruiz directly produced three Milwaukee runs.
  • The 6-5 defeat was Los Angeles’ 10th loss in 12 games, though they still lead the NL West by 3.5 games.
  • First baseman Freddie Freeman is day-to-day with a bruised wrist after being hit by a pitch, adding to the club’s injury challenges.
  • Manager Dave Roberts cited defensive breakdowns and pitch-count concerns for the meltdown and urged the team to improve its fielding immediately.