(Photo : Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) DENVER, CO – Starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (#22) of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivers to dwelling plate within the third inning towards the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 27, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
Clayton Kershaw is again within the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup and helped beat the Colorado Rockies within the first of their three-game collection.
The 10-time All-Star has been out for over a month to get better from a shoulder harm.
His return confirmed how a lot he missed the sport and didn’t miss a beat. The 35-year-old pitcher allowed only one run and struck out 4 over 5 stable innings.
Coach Dave Roberts feels relieved with the return of his star participant, who was on a roll earlier than he acquired injured.
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“He’s not the most enjoyable guy when he’s not healthy,” Roberts advised reporters after the match.
However, the supervisor thinks Kershaw shouldn’t push himself to the restrict but.
“I just think we need to make sure he takes the ball every fifth or sixth day,” Roberts mentioned. “I do know Clayton desires to be part of this actually unhealthy. He is aware of how particular this group is, and he desires to contribute… I believe for him, my thought is simply be your self; you do not have to do it by yourself.
Kershaw desires to be there till the end line
The Dodgers are making a playoff push, however the previous 35 video games have been performed with out Kershaw.
The participant shouldn’t be but 100%, however he goals to play a extra lively function within the subsequent matches to handle his workforce’s report atop the NL West.
Kershaw believes that regardless of their 6.5 video games lead over the San Francisco Giants within the desk, nothing is assured but.
“We want to be part of that more than anything,” he mentioned. “The division is not won yet. We still got a lot to do.”
Kershaw is anticipated to begin towards the Milwaukee Brewers, whom they may meet after the collection with the Rockies.
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