Dodgers Face Uncertainty as Kershaw's Injury Adds to Pitching Woes

Clayton Kershaw exits early with toe pain, while Shohei Ohtani continues to excel offensively amid a tight NL West race.

• Kershaw left Friday's game against the Diamondbacks due to a painful bone spur in his left toe.
• The Dodgers' rotation is already strained with multiple pitchers on the injured list, including Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
• Despite the injuries, the Dodgers lead the NL West by five games, thanks in part to Ohtani's record-setting season.
• Ohtani hit his 43rd home run and stole his 43rd base, becoming the first player to achieve this feat in a single season.
• The Dodgers are navigating a challenging schedule with key players like Freeman and Betts also managing injuries.

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