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Dodgers’ Kershaw has no-hitter through 6 innings vs Arizona

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

By Associated Press July 4, 2017 1 min read

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers hasn’t allowed a hit to the Arizona Diamondbacks through six innings.

Looking to pitch his second career no-hitter, the left-hander has struck out nine Tuesday night in his bid to become the first 13-game winner in the majors this season.

Kershaw retired his first five batters before issuing the first of his two walks.

The Dodgers led 3-0, with Justin Turner driving in two runs. Kershaw had thrown 92 pitches.

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