The Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to nine games with a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in a matchup of National League division leaders on Tuesday night. The Dodgers, who have the best record in the majors at 33-15, have now won nine straight games for the first time since 2016.
The Dodgers got off to a strong start in the game, scoring three runs in the first inning. They added two more runs in the fourth inning and one more in the sixth. The Brewers scored two runs in the fourth inning, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Dodgers’ early lead.
The Dodgers were led by starter Clayton Kershaw, who pitched seven innings and allowed just two runs on five hits while striking out seven batters. He improved to 7-2 on the season and lowered his ERA to 2.84.
The Dodgers’ offense was powered by Justin Turner, who had three hits and drove in two runs. Cody Bellinger and Max Muncy each had two hits and an RBI for the Dodgers.
The win was the Dodgers’ ninth straight, and they now have a three-game lead over the second-place San Francisco Giants in the NL West. The Brewers remain atop the NL Central with a 29-19 record, but they are now four games behind the Cubs for first place.
The Dodgers will look to keep their winning streak alive when they take on the Brewers again on Wednesday night. With a win, they would become the first team in MLB history to win 10 straight games in a single season.
