Dodgers Complete Rockies Sweep as Kershaw Nears 3,000 Strikeouts

Clayton Kershaw delivered a strong performance, pitching six innings of one-run ball with five strikeouts as the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a series sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 3-1 victory at Coors Field. Kershaw is now just three strikeouts shy of reaching the 3,000 career milestone, having struck out 2,997 batters to date. Despite allowing an early solo home run to Brenton Doyle, Kershaw maintained control, throwing only 69 pitches and leaving the game with the potential to achieve the milestone at home next week against the White Sox. The Dodgers' offense featured RBI singles from Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, with Shohei Ohtani adding an insurance home run later in the game. The bullpen effectively shut down the Rockies' offense in the final innings, securing the Dodgers' fifth straight win and extending their lead atop the NL West. Kershaw's recent form has been impressive, with a 4-0 record and a 2.28 ERA over his last five starts, reinforcing his status as a future Hall of Famer.