Barnes Homers for First Time in Nearly a Year, Dodgers Win 11th Straight 1-0 Over Brewers

Austin Barnes launched a solo shot in the eighth inning to help the Dodgers win their 11th straight game 1-0 over the Brewers.

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Los Angeles (AP)— On Thursday, Austin Barnes launched a solo shot in the eighth inning to help the Los Angeles Dodgers win their 11th straight game 1-0 over the Milwaukee Brewers.

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The NL West-leading Dodgers defeated the NL Central leaders 14-3 in three games. The Dodgers' 12th shutout of the season.

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“It feels good to help the team win and scratch a run across for them and the pitchers did the rest,” said Barnes, a sparing backup catcher.

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Lance Lynn faced 2021 Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes, who retired 10 straight, including six on strikeouts, but neither was involved.

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Lynn struck out three, walked one, and allowed four hits in seven innings.

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Burnes' sixth scoreless effort of the season allowed two hits in seven innings.

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The right-hander walked two and struck out nine.

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