The Dodgers claimed their rubber match against the Cardinals after holding on for a 2-1 win at Busch Stadium. Clayton Kershaw earned his second victory of the year after striking out two without allowing a run over six innings pitched. Michael Kopech secured his 11th save of the season after pitching a scoreless bottom of the ninth. Shohei Ohtani went deep for the 39th time after going one for five with a solo homer. Los Angeles is now 73-and-52. Sonny Gray was saddled with the loss after allowing two runs on seven hits over five innings of work. Lars Nootbaar drove in the only run of the game for the Cards with a pinch-hit home run. St. Louis is now 61-and-63.
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