The Los Angeles Dodgers got the starting pitching reinforcements they so desperately needed in the form of Clayton Kershaw's return after the All-Star break. Kershaw missed the first half of the year while recovering from November shoulder surgery and made his first start of the season on July 25. Wednesday marked his second start of 2024 and it didn't go well.
Taking the mound against the San Diego Padres, Kershaw was yanked after only 3.2 innings of work. He gave up six hits and seven runs. The Dodgers would ultimately lose, 8-1. And, worst of all for those hoping Kershaw would return to form quickly, he did not strike out a single batter.
