Pitching with confidence benefits Bolsinger

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LOS ANGELES — For the first time in 10 days, a Dodgers starter not named Clayton Kershaw earned a win.

That starter was Mike Bolsinger, a new addition to the Dodgers’ rotation. Pitching in place of rookie Ross Stripling — who tossed three innings in Sunday’s 17-inning marathon in San Diego and then was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City — Bolsinger limited the Reds to two runs over 5 2/3 innings as the Dodgers won, 8-2, at Chavez Ravine.

Kershaw has been dominant this season, and it’s resulted in the Dodgers going 9-1 when he’s on the mound. With any other starter pitching, however, they’re 15-22. Kershaw’s seven wins this season are just three fewer than the rest of Los Angeles’ …

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