The Los Angeles Dodgers took the series opener over the New York Yankees on Friday night, 8-4, behind a dominant performance by the LA offense and the LA ace. Clayton Kershaw got the win and earned it, while Yankees starter Luis Severino got the loss — and he definitely earned it, too.
Let’s get into the highlights of an action-packed game.
Kershaw retired the Yankees on just five pitches in the first inning, making way for the Dodgers offense to get an early start. They took full advantage.
Mookie Betts led off the game with a solo home run, in a preview of what was about to be a long night for Severino and a great night for Betts.