"As soon as Blake Treinen entered for the ninth inning of Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night, Clayton Kershaw dropped his guard and began to look around. For the previous three hours, the future Hall of Fame pitcher had been locked in on the game, mentally preparing for a potential relief appearance from out in the bullpen."
""It's a weird thought, of like, 'This is your last game ever there,'" said Kershaw, who announced last month he will retire at the end of this season. "And not a sad thought. Honestly, just a grateful thought. Just like, 'Man, we spent a lot of great times here.'" Win or lose in Games 6 and 7 of this World Series, Kershaw's overall career will end this weekend at Rogers Centre in Toronto."
"Dodger Stadium is where Kershaw made his big-league debut in May 2008, as a highly anticipated left-handed prospect with a big curveball and quiet demeanor. It was the stage for his rise to stardom over the nearly two decades that followed, as he went on to capture three Cy Young Awards, 2014 National League MVP honors and a career 2.53 ERA that ranks as the best among pitchers with 1,000 innings in the live ball era."
Clayton Kershaw played his final game at Dodger Stadium in Game 5 of the World Series after 18 seasons. He walked across the field after the game and lingered with wife Ellen and their four children, calling the experience "awesome." The 37-year-old announced his retirement last month and will conclude his overall career in Toronto this weekend. Kershaw prepared mentally for a possible relief appearance but relaxed when it did not materialize and soaked up the final moments at Chavez Ravine. Dodger Stadium marked his 2008 debut and the rise to a career that includes three Cy Young Awards, the 2014 NL MVP, and a 2.53 ERA.
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