Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw (13-8) turned in another impressive performance but was not back by enough run support as he took the loss Tuesday night against the Cubs. The left-hander permitted two runs -- one earned -- on seven hits and three walks while striking out nine over 5 2/3 innings of a 3-2 defeat.
Kershaw has allowed four earned runs combined over his last six starts (43 2/3 innings). He is scheduled to make his next start Monday at Colorado. He is 1-1 with a 2.35 ERA in three starts this season against the Rockies.