Clayton Kershaw outclassed Max Scherzer in a legendary face-off, with Mookie Betts playing a crucial role in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Kershaw, now part of the 3,000-strikeout club, displayed his prowess by allowing just one run in six innings while striking out four, improving his record to 6-2. Betts contributed significantly, homering and driving in three runs, including a crucial two-run shot that turned the game in the fifth inning.

Scherzer, despite his loss, matched Kershaw's intensity, giving up two runs and striking out five. Betts' performance, highlighted by his ground-rule double and impactful plays in the seventh, solidified the win, with the Dodgers scoring three additional runs. The Blue Jays, who had their three-game winning streak snapped, initially led 1-0 but could not maintain their momentum. The standout moment included a close play at home plate where Alex Freeland was tagged out after trying to score on a fielder’s choice.