LOS ANGELES -- On April 29, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts proclaimed that "when it's all said and done, the Dodgers will be at the top of the [National League West]." Heading into the All-Star break, Roberts' club is in position to fulfill his forecast.
Behind a deep outing from Clayton Kershaw, and solo homers by Yasmani Grandal and Kiké Hernandez, the Dodgers beat the Angels, 5-3, at Dodger Stadium on Sunday to wrap up the first half a half-game ahead of the second-place D-backs.
Hernandez's go-ahead home run For the first time since returning from the disabled list on June 23, Kershaw pitched without any restriction.