Los Angeles (USA), – Starter Clayton Kershaw threw six 2/3 innings and was backed by three homers to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 9-4 triumph over the Atlanta Braves.
The Dodgers got their tenth consecutive win at home, where they won a third consecutive sweep.
The Dodgers have three wins in a row, seven in the last 10 games and take the lead in the West Division of the National League.
Kershaw (2-0) worked nine hits, home runs and four runs, hit a base and struck out four batters to claim victory.
Third baseman Justin Turner (5), Puerto Rican second baseman Enrique Hernandez and first baseman Max Muncy (8) sent the ball to the street.
Hernandez (7) connected in the second episode in punishment to the pitches of the opener Mike Foltynewicz, with a runner in front.
The Braves lost with Foltynewicz (0-2) in six episodes (EFE).
