Clayton Kershaw recorded his 3,000th career strikeout while feeling responsible for Max Muncy's knee injury, caused by a slide from Michael A. Taylor. Muncy had to exit the game and was assisted off the field. After achieving his milestone, Kershaw expressed remorse to Muncy, who reassured him it was not his fault. Muncy's absence from the lineup has contributed to offensive struggles for the Dodgers, though they ended a seven-game losing streak against the Giants.
Kershaw felt responsible for Muncy's knee injury after the third baseman was hurt by a slide from Michael A. Taylor just before Kershaw's 3,000th strikeout.
While celebrating his milestone, Kershaw expressed concern for Muncy, stating, 'I'm sorry,' indicating he felt he caused the situation.
Muncy reassured Kershaw, insisting the injury was not his fault and praised him for his support during a moment of personal achievement.
With Muncy sidelined, the Dodgers’ offense struggled, indicating Muncy’s importance to the team's performance and hopes for improvement while he recovers.
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