Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw had an uncharacteristic night Friday against the Cardinals.
Kershaw allowed eight runs on eight hits over 6 2/3 innings. He struck out 10 and did not issue any walks. Kershaw allowed one run early, giving up a solo home run in the first inning. He settled in over the next four innings before giving up another run in the sixth. Things then fell apart in the seventh.
Kershaw loaded the bases on three singles to open the frame. After a single brought a run home, Kershaw allowed a bases-clearing double to Matt Carpenter. Kershaw would leave the game at that point. One more run woud be charged to Kershaw after he left the game. Kershaw was saddled with the loss following the outing.