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Clayton Kershaw Shared a Sweet Moment With Son Before WBC Championship Game

Clayton Kershaw retired from MLB after the 2025 season, but he made one more professional baseball appearance as he was committed to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic for the first time in his lengthy career.

Unfortunately for Kershaw and fans, though, the ace never made a mound appearance during this year’s WBC. It’s not a total surprise as Kershaw was considered a “break glass in case of emergency” reliever, and Team USA didn’t seem to need him thus far. The Americans will face Team Venezuela on Tuesday night for a chance to win the WBC.

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