In his first major league start in two and a half months, Clayton Kershaw did not dazzle. Paired with the Marlins’ Jose Fernandez in what otherwise would have been one of the season’s top marquee matchups, the ace lefty threw an unspectacular three innings on Friday night, but he did set himself up to help the Dodgers in their attempt to sock away their fourth straight NL West title and play deep into October.
Kershaw, who had last pitched against the Pirates on June 26, went on the disabled list for just the second time in his career due to a herniated disc in his back.