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- Updated: May 7, 2016
TORONTO — Clayton Kershaw struck out 10 over seven strong innings while Adrian Gonzalez delivered a key two-run single in the Dodgers’ 6-2 victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre.
Kershaw, who was making his first career start north of the border, scattered eight hits and didn’t walk a batter en route to his fourth victory of the season. He has struck out at least 10 batters in four consecutive starts and has allowed more than two earned runs just once in seven starts this year.
Gonzalez went 2-for-4 while center fielder Joc Pederson and third baseman Justin Turner each added solo home runs. Shortstop Corey Seager also had a two-hit afternoon for the Dodgers, which included a run and a walk.
R.A. Dickey was charged with the loss after he surrendered four runs — two earned — on six hits and one walk. He was let down by his defense during a three-run third inning that saw second baseman Darwin Barney commit an error and catcher Josh Thole charged with a passed ball.
Barney led the way on offense for Toronto with a two-hit afternoon, which included an RBI single, and he later scored a run. Center fielder Kevin Pillar added an RBI double, but for the most part, Toronto’s offense was held in check by the Dodgers’ three-time National League Cy Young Award winner. The Blue Jays also had their winning streak snapped at four …
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