Dodgers' 'pen grinds out big win after early exit for Kershaw (toe pain)

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Beat Pirates, 4-2, Win Third Straight, Move to 6-3

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen came up big on Monday night, holding the Pittsburgh Pirates scoreless over the final 4 1/3 innings to secure a 4-2 victory and win their third straight game.

Starter Clayton Kershaw left the game in the third inning with left toe pain, but the Dodgers' bullpen was able to pick him up and get the win.

The Dodgers offense was led by Cody Bellinger, who went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs.

The Dodgers improved to 6-3 on the season with the win, while the Pirates fell to 2-7.

What happened?

• Kershaw allowed two runs on four hits in 2 2/3 innings before leaving the game with left toe pain.
• The Dodgers bullpen held the Pirates scoreless over the final 4 1/3 innings.
• Bellinger went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs.
• The Dodgers improved to 6-3 on the season with the win, while the Pirates fell to 2-7.

What's next?

The Dodgers will host the Pirates in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday night. Julio Urias will start for the Dodgers, while Mitch Keller will start for the Pirates.

Injury update

Kershaw is expected to undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the severity of his toe pain.