""The fan who caught it eventually reached out to Friedman," The Athletic's Andy McCullough wrote. "The ball made its way to Kershaw's home in Dallas, where Ellen gave it to her husband for Christmas.""
""No authentication or anything - but it looks like the real ball," Kershaw said. "So I'm going to keep it.""
Andrew Friedman retrieved the ball from Clayton Kershaw's final major-league out and returned it to Kershaw, who received it as a Christmas gift from his wife, Ellen. Kershaw made his final appearance in Game 3 of the World Series, entering in the 12th inning with the bases loaded and inducing a groundout from Nathan Lukes, though the ball initially went into the stands. A fan who caught the ball later reached out and facilitated its return. Kershaw accepted the keepsake without formal authentication. Kershaw spent 18 years with the Dodgers, compiling a 2.53 ERA, 3,052 strikeouts, and multiple major awards and titles.
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