The Dodgers lost 11-5 to the Cubs in the series finale on Thursday afternoon despite a solid five-inning start by Clayton Kershaw.
Kershaw pitched five strong frames against Chicago in his 300th start for the Dodgers. In his second start since returning from the disabled list, Kershaw’s curveball and fastball looked good. His fastball was up a tick from his last few starts hitting 93-mph on the gun.
Unfortunately Walker Buehler and Erik Goeddel combined to allow seven runs in a disastrous seventh inning, but the Dodgers had their chances including a bases loaded opportunity in the first frame.