Nationals' Gore Allows Six Runs in Dodgers Loss at Dodger Stadium

In a recent matchup at Dodger Stadium, Nationals' left-handed pitcher Mackenzie Gore faced off against Dodgers' veteran lefty Clayton Kershaw in a game where the Nationals lost 6-5. Kershaw, a Hall of Famer and three-time Cy Young Award winner, earned the win by pitching five innings with two runs allowed and four strikeouts, while Gore struggled with control issues, giving up six runs (five earned) and four walks over 5⅔ innings. Despite Gore's rocky outing, his season remains strong with a 3.19 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 123 strikeouts through 16 starts, leading the National League in strikeouts and strikeout rate. Gore acknowledged the challenges, noting the team’s defensive lapses contributed to the loss, including errors that allowed runs to score. The Nationals have struggled overall this season, and Gore will look to rebound in his next start against his former team, the Padres. Kershaw's performance continues to demonstrate why he remains a respected figure in the league, while Gore's rapid development marks him as a rising star despite recent setbacks.