In his best start since returning from knee and foot surgeries, Kershaw held the Cardinals to one run in five innings. Tommy Edman drove in three runs against his former team and Mookie Betts

The Dodgers beat the Cardinals 7-3, holding a lead throughout the game. Kershaw pitched an effective five innings — Los Angeles has been keeping his work limited since he started taking the mound in the middle of May. He struck out seven batters and only allowed one run on six hits.

Clayton Kershaw scatters six hits and gives up one earned run, and the Dodgers' offense finally shows life in a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.