Two hits. In their second meeting of a three game series, the San Francisco Giants only managed to get two hits on the board thanks to a relentless night on the mound from Clayton Kershaw. The Dodgers' starter went the distance, going the entire 9 innings without allowing a single run and striking out 7 batters along the way. It marked Kershaw's ninth straight decision, and the Dodgers were able to cruise to a 5-0 victory over their NL West rivals. The win pushes Los Angeles into first place, as the Giants fall back a half-game. "You don't take for granted being in first place. We know those guys will be right there with us to the end. We know we have to win a few more games to stay in first," Kershaw said after his exhausting night. If they keep playing like that, winning shouldn't be much of a problem.
Catch up on all the best pitching performances of the night after the break, including an 8-inning, 5-hit showing from Chris Sale as the White Sox shutout Minnesota.
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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Johnny Cueto Sits Down 9 Batters in the Huarache Pro
Shoe: Nike Air Huarache Pro Mid
Player: Johnny Cueto
Game: Cincinnati vs. Washington
Key Stat: 7 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 9 K
$60
Nolan Arenado Homers, Has 2 RBIs in the MVP Pro
Shoe: Nike Air MVP Pro Metal
Player: Nolan Arenado
Game: Colorado vs. Pittsburgh
Key Stat: 3-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI
Tyler Matzek Keeps Pirates Quiet for 7 Innings in the Air Max MVP Elite
Shoe: Nike Air Max MVP Elite 3/4
Player: Tyler Matzek
Game: Colorado vs. Pittsburgh
Key Stat: 7 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 K
$70
Despite Yankees Loss, Carlos Beltran Shines in the Huarache Pro
Shoe: Nike Air Huarache Pro Mid
Player: Carlos Beltran
Game: NYY vs. Toronto
Key Stat: 2-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI
$60
Chris Sale Does a Number on the Twins in the Mizuno Advanced Classic
Shoe: Mizuno Advanced Classic
Player: Chris Sale
Game: CHW vs. Minnesota
Key Stat: 8 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 12 K
$105
Chris Young Does His Thing in the UA Spine Metal
Shoe: Under Armour Spine Metal
Player: Chris Young
Game: Seattle vs. Baltimore
Key Stat: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 8 K
Clayton Kershaw Goes the Distance in the UA Ignite
Shoe: Under Armour Ignite Mid
Player: Clayton Kershaw
Game: LAD vs. San Francisco
Key Stat: 9 IP, 2 H, 0 Er, 7 K
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Gio Gonzalez Breaks out Custom Jordan Cleats
Shoe: Custom Jordan Brand Cleats
Player: Gio Gonzalez
Game: Washington vs. Cincinnati
Key Stat: 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 8 K
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