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Kershaw Stays Hot as Dodgers Top Reds 6-3 to Keep NL West Lead

The veteran’s efficient five innings on short rest reflect Los Angeles’ plan to space out starts for Shohei Ohtani.

Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 26: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on August 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Clayton Kershaw yielded one run over five innings on four days’ rest, earning his fifth straight win to move to 9-2 with a 3.06 ERA and a 5-0, 1.88 ERA August.
  • The Dodgers broke it open with a four-run sixth featuring a Will Smith leadoff homer, a two-run double by Miguel Rojas and a Shohei Ohtani RBI single.
  • Los Angeles remained one game ahead of San Diego in the NL West after the Padres also won.
  • Kiké Hernández returned from an elbow issue for his first start since early July and delivered a go-ahead sacrifice fly.
  • Blake Treinen and Tanner Scott closed out the win, while Alex Vesia went on the injured list with a right oblique strain and Roki Sasaki is expected to make at least one more Triple-A rehab start.