With the Dodgers facing elimination down 3-1 in the World Series on Sunday night, Kershaw gave up four runs in seven innings, including three home runs. Los Angeles lost 5-1, giving the Boston Red Sox their fourth championship this decade. Kershaw’s World Series ERA is now 5.40. That’s in 26 2/3 innings pitched.
His struggles in the biggest moments in baseball lead to a heated debate, especially between Dodgers and San Francisco Giants fans.
Is it better to have a pitcher who is the best pitcher in baseball in the regular season (Kershaw) but struggles in the postseason (he has a career playoff ERA of 4.