Phillies see Kershaw for first time this season

Kyle Kendrick gets the start in the middle game of the Phillies series with the Dodgers. (Kevin Durso/Philliedelphia)

It was a whirlwind day for the Phillies, who had to watch as their manager was let go and an interim quickly took the reins. Perhaps things weren't all together in their heads on Friday, but they also had to deal with Zack Greinke. 

The Phillies (53-68) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (71-50), as the Dodgers try to continue their winning ways. They have one of their best on the mound.

Kyle Kendrick (10-9, 4.48 ERA) gets the start for the Phillies. Kendrick struggled in his last start against the Nationals, allowing six runs – four earned – on 11 hits in 4 1/3 innings. Kendrick faced the Dodgers on June 30, allowing four runs in six innings in a loss. In his career against the Dodgers, Kendrick is 5-5 with a 7.36 ERA. At Citizens Bank Park, he is 33-29 with a 4.37 ERA.

The Phillies will face left-hander Clayton Kershaw (11-7, 1.88 ERA). Kershaw allowed two runs – one earned – on three hits in eight innings in his last start against the Rays, an 8-2 Dodgers win. Kershaw last faced the Phillies in July 2012, allowing one run in eight innings. In his career against the Phillies, Kershaw is 0-4 with a 4.31 ERA. At Citizens Bank Park, he is 0-2 with a 5.96 ERA. 

Game notes, lineups and more are available after the jump.

Game Notes:

• Jimmy Rollins has three extra-base hits off Kershaw in 29 at-bats. He has a double, a triple and a home run with two RBI.
• The Dodgers have won nine straight games and 14 of the last 15. With a win tonight, they will be 42-8 in their last 50 games.
• Despite a 1.88 ERA this season, leading the league, Kershaw has a 5.96 ERA in four career starts at Citizens Bank Park.

Phillies lineup

1. Jimmy Rollins SS
2. Kevin Frandsen 2B
3. Michael Young 1B
4. Domonic Brown LF
5. Darin Ruf RF
6. Casper Wells CF
7. John Mayberry Jr. 1B
8. Erik Kratz C
9. Kyle Kendrick P

Kyle Kendrick will start tonight's game.

Dodgers lineup

1. Carl Crawford LF
2. Yasiel Puig CF
3. Adrian Gonzalez 1B
4. Hanley Ramirez SS
5. Andre Ethier RF
6. A.J. Ellis C
7. Skip Schumaker 2B
8. Juan Uribe 3B
9. Clayton Kershaw P

Clayton Kershaw will start tonight's game.

TV: CSN/MLBN

Radio: 94 WIP/1210 WPHT

Kevin Durso is a contributor for Philliedelphia. You can follow him on twitter @KDursoPhilsNet.