#clayton-kershaw

#clayton-kershaw

He's made a couple starts as of late as a multi-inning opener type, and now has a 5.01 ERA across 46.2 innings pitched as a starter, compared to a 2.41 ERA in 37.1 innings out of the bullpen. His last time out he allowed one run on three hits and three walks across three innings against the Cardinals on 46 pitches, before Pittsburgh turned to Bubba Chandler for four innings.

Just over two weeks removed from etching his name among the pitchers in MLB history with 3,000 career strikeouts, Clayton Kershaw was on hand at The Dream Center to help distribute backpacks to local children in need.

Garrett Crochet displayed elite pitching by successfully stranding baserunners and overcoming challenging situations, while Clayton Kershaw struggled with his command and faced difficulties escaping jams.

"He was the best," Machado said. "It was an honor to play behind him, watch him throw. ... What a competitor. He's a Hall of Famer for sure."

"At ECU, our strength coach was leaving, and also Matt Hobbs, the pitching coach (at Arkansas), is the best at what he does. I saw what he did with the pitching staff last year, and I thought that's who I want to go pitch for."