Kershaw's Final Dodger Stadium Start Highlights Dodgers' Playoff Clinch
Clayton Kershaw's final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium coincided with the Dodgers clinching their 13th consecutive postseason berth.
In his final regular-season appearance at Dodger Stadium, veteran pitcher Clayton Kershaw exited to a standing ovation during the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants. Kershaw, who announced plans to retire after the 2025 season, allowed two runs over 4 1/3 innings, including a leadoff homer by Heliot Ramos. Reflecting on the evening, Kershaw expressed,
"I can't even put into words how special this night was to me."
The Dodgers secured a 6-3 victory, bolstered by a three-run homer from Shohei Ohtani in the fifth inning. This win, combined with the Arizona Diamondbacks' loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, clinched Los Angeles' 13th consecutive postseason berth. The team now leads the NL West by four games over the San Diego Padres, with eight games remaining in the regular season.