Clayton Kershaw has often stated on some level he can accept surrendering home runs so long as they come with the bases empty, but that proved to be his downfall as the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a 5-1 loss to the New York Yankees in the rubber match and conclusion of Players Weekend.
With the win, the Yankees pulled back to within one game of the Dodgers for the best record in baseball. The Houston Astros are also one game back of L.A. as well.
Kershaw set a season high with 12 strikeouts over seven innings but it was the three home runs allowed that ultimately told the story.