Freeland is 7-1 with a 2.69 ERA and a .229 batting average against in 11 starts since the All-Star break, as he has inserted himself into the Cy Young Award discussion.
Kershaw has won his last five decisions, a streak that began July 27. Kershaw defeated the Rockies in Colorado on Sept. 7 when he allowed two runs on six hits in six innings. The Dodgers have lost just three of Kershaw's last 13 starts.