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Kershaw Moves Within Three Strikeouts of 3,000 After Rockies Win

Following a 69-pitch outing in Denver, he will take the mound at Dodger Stadium on July 2 against the White Sox to chase his 3,000th strikeout.

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 26: Starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field on June 26, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) works against the Colorado Rockies in the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Overview

  • Clayton Kershaw fanned five over six innings in Thursday’s 3-1 victory at Coors Field, lifting his career total to 2,997 strikeouts.
  • The Dodgers swept the three-game series against Colorado, with Shohei Ohtani delivering a 419-foot homer in the seventh inning.
  • Manager Dave Roberts limited Kershaw to 69 pitches to safeguard his recovery from offseason knee and toe surgeries.
  • Kershaw’s next start is scheduled for July 2 at Dodger Stadium, where he is expected to seek the milestone in front of home fans.
  • If he reaches 3,000 strikeouts, Kershaw will become the 20th pitcher in MLB history and the third active hurler to join the club.