Kershaw Gives up 1 Hit in Nearly Perfect Game Against Angels

Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates a 9-1 win against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, in Anaheim, on July 15, 2022. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Clayton Kershaw had a shutout performance giving up just one hit in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers (59–30) blasted the Los Angeles Angels (39–52) 9–1 in the opener of the Freeway Series Friday night at Angel Stadium.

The Dodgers have won 13 of the last 15 games, and Chants of “Let’s go Dodgers” serenaded throughout the game as the numerous Dodgers fans were part of the 44,648 in attendance.