RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. -- With the playoffs fast approaching, Clayton Kershaw (herniated disk) pitched in a baseball game for the first time since June 26 as he began a rehab assignment Saturday at Class A Advanced Rancho Cucamonga.
Kershaw, scheduled for three innings or 45-50 pitches, faced the minimum batters over three innings while throwing 34 pitches. He got five strikeouts and had his fastball ranging from 90-94 mph. The sole hit against him was a soft infield single that was erased on a double play.
Kershaw is expected to start again on regular rest, but will it be another Minor League rehab start or in the Dodgers' rotation?