Bob Nightengale
BNightengale
Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw ends his start with 2,997 career strikeouts and opportunity now to join the 3,000 strikeout club at home next week at Dodger Stsdium.
"It would be very special… a chance to strike out three at home would be really cool."
Clayton Kershaw (W (4-0), 6.0 IP, 2 H, ER, 5 K, BB) talks with the media after the #Dodgers sweep the Rockies, winning 3-1. He's now 3 K's away from 3,000 in his hall-of-fame career.
pic.x.com/RXbre6GORdClayton Kershaw will have to wait for 3,000 strikeouts. His day is done today after 6 innings and 69 pitches
1 run, 2 hits, 1 walk, 5 strikeouts
He's at 2,997 career Ks, and will likely pitch next against the White Sox at home next week
His ERA is 3.03
3-1 Dodgers, mid 7th