Kershaw has typically been tough as nails down the stretch. He hasn’t allowed more than two earned runs in a start since July 15 and hasn’t lasted fewer than six innings since June 28. Kershaw has lost just once since April 25.
The Cardinals have won eight of Gomber’s nine career starts, including an outing in Los Angeles last month. Gomber held the Dodgers to two runs over five innings. He has allowed three or fewer runs in six straight starts.