The Dodgers played another extremely frustrating game on Thursday, as Clayton Kershaw struggled* and the offense left 13 runners on base.
*This is important to clarify. Kershaw struggling is not like other pitchers struggling. Kershaw labored through some innings and allowed 10 hits, which he hasn’t done since last April. However, a struggling Kershaw still went eight innings and struck out 10. I can’t recall which of the Dodgers’ play-by-play guys said it, but watching this Kershaw is as impressive as watching no-hit stuff Kershaw. For him to clearly not be at his best and still shove is marvelous.