Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke endured his worst start of the season on Thursday, but still managed to walk away with his 11th win of the season. Greinke allowed a season-high six runs on seven hits over six innings. He walked two and struck out eight, as the Dodgers topped the Phillies 10-8.
Greinke (11-2) watched his ERA lift to 1.71 with the shaky outing. He got off to a rough start in this one. After he was given a 3-0 lead following the top of the first, he allowed five runs--including a three-run shot by Dominic Brown--in the bottom half to give the Phillies a two-run lead.
The Dodgers were able to rally back, thanks in part to Greinke's work at the plate. He went 3 for 3 with a third-inning solo home run and also scored three times. It was his first home run of the year, and the fifth of his career. The bullpen was able to keep the Phillies at bay, allowing Greinke to pick up the win.
This was the first time Greinke had allowed more than two runs since he allowed five back on June 2 against the Rockies. Coming off his impressive scoreless innings streak, Greinke has now surrendered 10 runs over his past three starts.
"Little different-style game than you would think with Zack pitching today," said manager Don Mattingly, per MLB.com. "But our guys kept on going. After the first inning, Zack was pretty good. Showed what Zack's all about. He's not going to give in, say it's a bad day. He's going to keep pitching."