Clayton Kershaw Bids Farewell in Final Regular-Season Start at Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw received a standing ovation during his final regular-season home start, contributing to a 6-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants and securing the team's 13th consecutive postseason berth.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw made his final regular-season home start on Friday, receiving a standing ovation from the 53,037 fans at Dodger Stadium. The 37-year-old left-hander, who announced his retirement at the end of the season, pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits, striking out six, and walking four.
The game began with San Francisco Giants' Heliot Ramos hitting a leadoff home run off Kershaw. However, the Dodgers responded in the fifth inning with back-to-back home runs from Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, contributing to a 6-3 victory. This win clinched the Dodgers' 13th consecutive postseason berth.
As Kershaw exited the mound in the fifth inning, he received hugs from teammates and a prolonged ovation from the crowd. He acknowledged the fans with a wave and a curtain call, expressing gratitude for their support.
Kershaw's career with the Dodgers includes three National League Cy Young Awards, an NL MVP, and two World Series titles. He is scheduled to make one final regular-season start on the road before the postseason.