Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw hasn’t always seen success throughout his career in the postseason. He has always pitched decent enough, but there have been times when he has faltered.
Whether that was due to pressure, fatigue or whatever it was, Kershaw has had a narrative that he can’t always close when the lights are brightest. But in recent years, he has performed much better, and it’s due to his mindset entering into the playoff games.
Kershaw no longer goes out on the mound nervous to fail in the postseason.