Dodgers defeat Rockies to maintain one-game lead in NL West. Next, they travel to San Diego for three games with the Padres.

The Los Angeles Dodgders are looking to split their series against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday after having dropped two of the first three games of the set

That’s how it’s been almost his entire 18-year career, and that’s how it was Thursday afternoon in Colorado’s 9-5 loss. Kershaw gave up three earned runs in 5 2/3 innings, earning his 29th career win vs. the Rockies — his most against any opponent — in 52 starts. He has only pitched more games and innings against the Giants.

After a glorious walk-off win on Monday night, the Colorado Rockies looked to take Game 2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, continuing a positive trend. However, the Dodgers were relentless from the first inning,

Texas Rangers (63-65, third in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (65-62, second in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: P

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