PHILADELPHIA -- Even Cy Young Award-winning seasons have hiccups. Clayton Kershaw allowed seven runs in a start last year. Orel Hershiser allowed eight runs in a start in 1988. Both were unanimous winners of the award.
Zack Greinke had his Thursday. But he overcame his throwing error that led to a stunning five-run first inning. He stopped the damage on the mound, had three hits at the plate (including a home run and accompanying bat flip) and was the winning pitcher anyway as the Dodgers outlasted the Phillies, 10-8.