Dave Robert’s selection to start Julio Urias in Game one of the NLDS was a landmark decision that essentially told the world that he had supplanted Clayton Kershaw as the ace of the staff. This was no slight to Kershaw, who continues to thrive as a Dodger starter and will undoubtedly be a first-ballot Hall of Famer after retiring. Urias’ durability is primarily the reason for the decision, as he can much easier come back and pitch game five of this series if it goes that far, unlike Kershaw, who now definitely needs his rest between starts. But there is another thing that is significant about the naming of Urias to this “Ace” status.
The Importance of a Mexican Star
