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Clayton Kershaw Three Strikeouts Away From 3,000 After Rockies Start

After striking out five over six innings on June 26, he is scheduled to pitch at Dodger Stadium on July 2 under strict pitch count limits.

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Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday afternoon at Coors Field in Denver. Kershaw allowed one run in six innings, striking out five in a 3-1 win. Kershaw needs three more strikeouts to reach 3,000 for his career. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Kershaw’s six-inning outing against Colorado raised his career total to 2,997 strikeouts.
  • He returned from offseason knee and toe surgeries on May 17 and has exceeded five innings just once this season.
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will closely monitor his pitch count to balance milestone pursuit with postseason health.
  • Kershaw is set to face the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium on July 2, where home fans hope to witness the milestone.
  • The three-time NL Cy Young winner and ten-time All-Star is poised to join the 20th member of the 3,000-strikeout club.