Despite a disappointing start in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Diamondbacks (ARI 11, LAD 2), the Dodgers still have faith in starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw. His performance on Saturday night was a letdown, with Kershaw admitting that he let down his team.
The game started off badly for Kershaw when James Outman missed a catch, allowing Ketel Marte to get on base. The Diamondbacks took advantage of the opportunity and scored multiple runs in the first inning.
Although Kershaw’s velocity and stuff were good, he made mistakes that the Diamondbacks were able to capitalize on. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Kershaw will pitch in Game 4.
This was the worst playoff outing of Kershaw’s career, with the shortest start and a high number of runs allowed. However, it’s worth noting that Kershaw has had many stellar playoff outings in his career.
Overall, Kershaw’s performance in the playoffs has been inconsistent compared to his regular season performance, with a significantly higher ERA. Nonetheless, the Dodgers continue to rely on Kershaw to perform in crucial moments.
