Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is set to make his season debut on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants after recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. Kershaw, who missed the first four months of the season, is eager to get back on the mound and help his team secure a win.
Despite facing challenges with his shoulder injury last season, Kershaw still managed to put up impressive numbers with a 13-5 record and a 2.46 ERA. However, his struggles came to a head during the National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he gave up six runs in the first inning.
Now, at age 36, Kershaw is determined to make a strong comeback and continue his successful career with the Dodgers. Manager Dave Roberts expressed his confidence in Kershaw’s abilities, noting that he is excited to see the veteran pitcher back in action.
Kershaw has a long history of success against the Giants, with 26 wins and a 2.01 ERA in his career. His return to the mound will be a welcome sight for Dodgers fans who are hoping to see their team bounce back after a tough loss to the Giants on Wednesday.
The Giants, on the other hand, will be sending right-hander Logan Webb to the mound to face off against Kershaw. Webb, who has a 7-8 record and a 3.59 ERA this season, will be looking to shut down the Dodgers’ offense and secure a win for his team.
Both teams will be looking to their young talent to make an impact in the game. Giants rookie Tyler Fitzgerald had a strong performance on Wednesday, while Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be looking to bounce back after striking out against Giants rookie left-hander Erik Miller.
As the two teams prepare to face off in the final game of the series, all eyes will be on Kershaw as he takes the mound and looks to lead the Dodgers to victory. Fans can expect an exciting matchup between these two division rivals as they battle for supremacy in the NL West.