Manager Don Mattingly ended any potential drama about his NLDS Game 4 starter before Game 3 even started on Monday. Regardless of the outcome or the Dodgers circumstances going into Tuesday's game against the New York Mets, Clayton Kershaw will get the ball despite being on three days rest.
The decision comes as no real surprise. Mattingly has gone to his ace on short rest in each of the Dodgers last two NL division series appearances. The results have been split. In 2013, Kershaw led the Dodgers to a series win over the Atlanta Braves with six quality innings.