Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (14-9) turned in another strong outing but was not backed by enough run support as he suffered his ninth loss of the season Friday against the Giants. The left-hander yielded three runs -- two earned -- on eight hits and no walks while striking out six over seven innings of a 4-2 defeat.

Kershaw has permitted two earned runs or fewer in 12 of his previous 14 starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at Arizona. He is 0-1 with a 2.11 ERA in three starts against the Diamondbacks this season.