"McAfee played a simulated inning against Kershaw at team USA's camp ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and the outcome of each pitch would decide who donated money and how much. Kershaw would have to donate amounts ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 if McAfee recorded a hit, $10,500 for a walk, $5,000 for contact or a hit by pitch and $1,000 for a ball."
"Kershaw started the challenge off strong, striking out McAfee on three pitches and freezing him with a nasty curveball. McAfee foul tipped the second pitch, though, commanding $5,000 from Kershaw. The future Hall of Famer struck McAfee out on three pitches again in the subsequent at-bat, but the former NFL punter managed a foul ball yet again."
"Proceeds from the challenge went to Kershaw's own organization, Kershaw's Challenge. Kershaw retired from MLB at the end of the 2025 season, but shocked the baseball world by joining Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic."
Clayton Kershaw, a former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, participated in an on-field challenge with sports personality Pat McAfee at Team USA's 2026 World Baseball Classic camp. The two played a simulated inning where each pitch outcome determined charitable donations. Kershaw would donate $10,000-$25,000 for hits, $10,500 for walks, $5,000 for contact or hit by pitch, and $1,000 for balls. McAfee would donate $10,000 for strikeouts and outs, plus $1,000 per strike. The challenge raised $61,000 total for Kershaw's Challenge, Kershaw's charitable organization. Kershaw struck out McAfee twice but allowed a single and foul balls during the simulated inning.
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