Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw turned in a dominant outing but failed to factor in the decision Saturday afternoon against the Pirates.

Kershaw allowed a run on a fielder's choice in the first inning. The left-hander yielded the run, three hits and three walks while striking out eight in seven innings of a 5-3 win in extras.

Kershaw has allowed two earned runs or fewer in each of his last three starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Friday at San Diego. He is 0-2 with a 3.97 ERA in two starts against the Padres.