In a stellar matchup on Friday, Clayton Kershaw outshone Max Scherzer, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Kershaw, now with six wins, allowed just one run across six innings, striking out four. Meanwhile, Scherzer, also a member of the 3,000-strikeout club, gave up two runs and struck out five. Mookie Betts was a key contributor, hitting a two-run homer and driving in three runs. This win snapped Toronto's three-game winning streak.

Kershaw's performance continues to solidify his Hall of Fame credentials, alongside Scherzer, both three-time Cy Young Award winners. Betts broke a home run drought that extended back to July 5, and his solid performance was complemented by Shohei Ohtani, who added three hits and scored two runs for the Dodgers. The game featured multiple standout plays, including a pivotal moment in the seventh inning when the Dodgers scored three runs, extending their lead significantly.