LOS ANGELES -- What better way for Scott Kazmir to put his first-inning struggles behind him than pretending to pitch an inning before the game begins.It worked Saturday night. Kazmir survived the first and pitched six scoreless innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 for their eighth straight home victory.It was good to get out of that first inning unharmed. It didnt work with the first batter like I wanted, but I was able to get through the first inning and get into a groove, said Kazmir, who hit Charlie Blackmon, the first batter he faced, but stranded him on second base.Kazmir, who gave up four first-inning runs in his previous start, threw 25 warmup pitches before the national anthem, his usual warmup routine. Then a batter then stepped in, and Kazmir threw three simulated at-bats -- righty, lefty, righty.It seemed to lock me in a little bit and get me prepared for that first inning, Kazmir said. Its more just seeing that guy in the box. You get on certain pitches, you get that release point where you want to start pitches. Stuff like that.Trayce Thompson and Adrian Gonzalez drove in two runs each for the Dodgers, and Justin Turner had three hits and scored twice.I think guys are just starting to come around, Thompson said. (Turner), I think it all starts with him. Whenever he has a good game, we usually have a pretty good game as an offense.Kazmir (7-3) extended his unbeaten streak to 10 starts by holding the Rockies to a single and two doubles. He struck out 10 without walking a batter.Since May 9, Kazmir is 5-0 with a 3.61 ERA. He has struck out 65 in 57 1/3 innings during the stretch.Bud Norris and four relievers led L.A. to a 5-0 win in the opening game of the series on Friday night.Weve gotten exactly what weve needed, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. You win with starting pitching. You sustain winning with it. These guys have come out and pitched well and set the tone for us. And for the offense to respond like they have, some good things are happening.Nolan Arenado led off the ninth inning with a solo home run to left field off reliever Chris Hatcher for the Rockies only run.Prior to the homer, Arenado had gone 0 for 7 with six strikeouts in the first two games of the series. He came into the series with a 12-game hitting streak.Rockies starter Chad Bettis (6-6) lost for the first time in five starts, giving up four runs on six hits in six innings. He struck out four and walked one.The Rockies lost their third straight and had not gotten a baserunner to third base in the series until Arenados homer.We had a stretch there where we were scoring eight runs a game, Arenado said. We knew that wouldnt last very long.These guys have pitched well. Bud Norris, we havent really seen him, and Kazmir today was throwing well. He was throwing harder than the last time we saw him. He pitched a good game. Obviously, we shouldve had better at-batsColorado has scored one or fewer runs in six of its last nine games at Dodger Stadium, dating back to May 17, 2015, scoring 17 runs during that span.STEAKING SHORTSTOPDodgers SS Corey Seager lined the first pitch he saw Friday night into left field for a single, extending his NL-leading hitting streak to 15 games. Seager went 1 for 4 and scored twice.I was talking to some of the coaches about Corey, and it doesnt even seem like its any kind of hitting streak or that hes playing any better than he was earlier, Roberts said. This is what he does. I dont even see him as hot.TRAINERS ROOMRockies: LHP Jake McGee (sprained MCL, left knee) was activated from the DL and pitched 2/3 of an inning in the seventh. ... 2B D.J. LeMahieu returned to the lineup after being limited to a pair of pinch-hit appearances the last six games. ... RHP Tyler Chatwood threw a bullpen session Saturday and could be back here very soon, manager Walt Weiss said. OF Gerald Parra (ankle) continues to struggle running and is not expected back until after the All-Star break.Dodgers: OF Yasiel Puig was back in the Dodgers lineup after being removed Friday night after tweaking something in his left shoulder on a home-plate slide. ... RHP Brandon McCarthy (Tommy John surgery) will be activated off the 60-day DL and is scheduled to start Sunday. ... 2B Chase Utley was not in the Dodgers lineup, taking a routine day off. ... Hyun-Jin Ryu made his eighth rehab start on Friday night, giving up two runs and five hits in five innings (72 pitches). Roberts said Ryu, who is 1-2 with a 4.61 ERA over the eight starts, reached 90 mph and averaged 86 mph on Friday night.NEXT UP:Rockies: RHP Jon Gray (5-3, 4.83) earned his first major league victory on May 13 against the New York Mets and is 2/3 with a 4.65 ERA in seven road outings this year.Dodgers: McCarthy makes his 2016 debut after being sidelined more than 14 months recovering from Tommy John surgery. 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United were totally dominant against Sean Dyches side but missed a host of chances, and their misery was compounded when Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands and Ander Herrera was red carded.The Red Devils are now eight points off the top of the table having only won one of their last six Premier League games. Here, we look at some of the areas for concern… Jose, Herrera off as United held Read our match report from Uniteds goalless draw with Burnley. Off-colour IbrahimovicAfter scoring four goals in his first four appearances for Manchester United, Zlatan Ibrahimovic now has one in his last nine. The statistics do not make pretty reading for the big Swede, who failed to find the net against Burnley despite attempting 12 shots on goal - the most by any player in a single Premier League game since 2011.Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton played his part with some fine saves, but Ibrahimovics profligacy is a growing concern. The 35-year-old has missed more clear-cut chances (eight) than any other Premier League player this season, with the latest being his close-range miscue from Paul Pogbas 89th-minute cross at Old Trafford on Saturday. Wasteful United Manchester United have missed more clear-cut chances than any other Premier League team (16), and their shot conversion rate (10.2 per cent) is the third-lowest in the division. Ibrahimovic is a good finisher who has scored goals all over the world, said Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville. He will not believe that he has not scored in that match. The recent run is certainly out of character. This is the first time Ibrahimovic has gone six league games without scoring since December 2007 with Inter Milan.Its a headache for Mourinho, but Ibrahimovic should not be held solely responsible for Uniteds struggles in front of goal. Wayne Rooney, Pogba and Juan Mata all spurned chances against Burnley, and Uniteds shot conversion rate of 10.2 per cent is the third-worst in the Premier League this season. Confidence is low across the whole team, and its showing. Watch highlights from Manchester Utd 0-0 Burnley Mourinho in trouble?Mourinho has cut a frustrated figure recently, and his anger boiled over when United were denied a penalty for an apparent trip on Matteo Darmian in the first half. The 53-year-old, who is already facing a misconduct charge for his comments about referee Anthony Taylor before the Liverpool game, was sent to the stands by Mark Clattenburg after reacting furiously to the decision.He took a seat in the stands beside the home dugout at the start of the second half, but fourth official Kevin Friend soon moved him to the directors box, where he passed written notes to the bench via a member of his coaching staff.Mourinho now faces the threat of a touchline ban for Uniteds upcoming games. He did not fulfil media duties at Old Trafford after the game, but his assistant Rui Faria appeared to mock Clattenburg, saying: I think the referee did fantastic work. I wont say more than this. It is not important what Jose says, what is important is what the referee writes in his report. Manchester Uniteds assistant manager Rui Faria relfects on the draw with Burnley Herrera suspensionMourinhos mood is unlikely to have been helped by Herreras sending off.dddddddddddd. The Spaniard received his first booking for a late tackle on Dean Marney in the first half, and he was given his marching orders when he clattered into the Burnley midfielder for a second time after the break. Nevs verdict on Buirnley draw Gary Neville gives his verdict on the goalless draw with Burnley. Herrera will have to sit out Uniteds trip to Swansea next Sunday, and on recent evidence thats a big blow. He has been one of their best players in the last few weeks, producing a string of impressive displays in an unfamiliar holding role. His defensive contribution has freed up Pogba, and he averages more passes per game than any other United player.Mourinho has struggled to find the right balance in central midfield this season, but Herreras impressive showings had gone some way to solving the problem. United cant afford to drop more points at the Liberty Stadium, but now Mourinho will have to shuffle his midfield once again. Ander Herrera protests to referee Mark Clattenburg after his red card Injuries mountingIn the space of a week, Mourinho has lost three-quarters of his first-choice back four to injury. Eric Bailly is perhaps the biggest miss. The Ivorian has impressed since his arrival from Villarreal, and he is facing two months out after damaging knee ligaments in the 4-0 thrashing by Chelsea.Baillys centre-back partner Chris Smalling is also sidelined after Mourinho revealed he played with an injury against Chelsea, and that duo have been joined in the treatment room by Antonio Valencia. The right-back started every one of Uniteds Premier League games before the Burnley draw, but he faces a lengthy spell out as he undergoes surgery on a fractured arm.They were the three players that start almost every match in the Premier League and now we lose all three in the same period, said Mourinho. The United boss is reliant on squad players such as Marcos Rojo and Darmian in the meantime. United face Arsenal, West Ham and Everton in the weeks ahead. His makeshift defence will be sternly tested. Jose Mourinho shows his frustration during the 0-0 draw with Burnley Mkhitaryans absenceHenrikh Mkhitaryans plight is another source of frustration. His arrival was heralded as one of the signings of the summer after he scored 23 goals and claimed 20 assists in his final season with Borussia Dortmund, but he has scarcely featured under Mourinho and he was not even on the bench against Burnley.Mourinho confirmed Mkhitaryan is not carrying an injury before the game, saying he has been overlooked because he is not yet ready for the rigours of English football. The United boss insists he needs time to adapt, but his absence is not what United expected when they parted with £26.3m to bring him to Old Trafford in the summer.Mkhitaryan has not even been afforded chances in the EFL Cup, but with injuries and suspensions piling up and United struggling to find the net, Mourinho might be forced to throw him into the action in the weeks ahead. The sooner they can get him up to speed, the better. 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