Justin Turner hits the decisive homer off Casilla
Johnny Cueto pitches eight strong innings in a no-decision
Clayton Kershaw also throws eight innings for the win
SAN FRANCISCO
If Clayton Kershaw is the pitching equivalent of a jackhammer, relentless from his over-the-top arm angle with mid-90s fastballs and devastating curves, then Johnny Cueto, with his myriad ways of delivering pitches with surgeon’s control, must be one of those 10-in-1 multi-tools.
Both were highly effective Friday night in a pitching matchup that warranted its marquee billing. The Giants and Dodgers each entered with 11-1 records in games started by their respective aces and both were dominant for stretches Friday night, finishing with identical lines of two runs allowed in eight innings.