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Clayton Kershaw’s return was supposed to be a cause for celebration. Back from a month-long bout with left bicep tendinitis, Kershaw took the hill Thursday at Chavez Ravine in search of his second victory of 2018. Kershaw didn’t have his usual wow factor, but the results were still there as the three-time Cy Young winner limited the visiting Phillies to four hits and one earned run over five innings in a no-decision. Continue to Article

June 01, 2018 4:27:am EST

LOS ANGELES - Just a few miles down the street from Hollywood, Maikel Franco delivered an acting performance worthy of an Oscar. Franco was credited with scoring the game's first run even though he missed home plate so clearly it was noticed in real time in the Phillies' dugout. "A couple guys asked me right away, ‘Did you touch home plate?' And I was like, ‘No,'" Franco said. Continue to Article

June 01, 2018 1:24:am EST

The Los Angeles Dodgers have learned how to win for long stretches without Clayton Kershaw and might need to do so again. Jorge Alfaro drove in two runs, Aaron Nola pitched seven innings of two-hit ball and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Dodgers 2-1 Thursday, spoiling Kershaw's first start in almost a month. Kershaw, who returned after spending 30 days on the disabled list for left biceps tendinitis, admitted after the game another DL trip might be necessary - this time for a third back injury in three seasons. Continue to Article

June 01, 2018 12:54:am EST

The Los Angeles Dodgers have learned how to win for long stretches without Clayton Kershaw and might need to do so again. Jorge Alfaro drove in two runs, Aaron Nola pitched seven innings of two-hit ball and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Dodgers 2-1 Thursday, spoiling Kershaw's first start in almost a month. Kershaw, who returned after spending 30 days on the disabled list for left biceps tendinitis, admitted after the game another DL trip might be necessary — this time for a third back injury in three seasons. Continue to Article

June 01, 2018 12:54:am EST

Clayton Kershaw’s promising return from a month on the disabled list Thursday night at Dodger Stadium could have provided a morale boost for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but instead became a cautionary tale. Kershaw left his start after five innings due to back tightness and will stay behind in Los Angeles for an MRI on Friday while the team travels to Colorado, manager Dave Roberts announced after a 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Kershaw said post-game that as he rehabbed from the shoulder tendinitis that sidelined him, his back had felt “unbelievable” before today. Continue to Article

June 01, 2018 12:15:am EST