US EditionClayton Kershaw Closes in on 3,000 Ks as Dodgers Sweep Rockies
- Clayton Kershaw pitched six effective innings on June 26, 2025, helping the Dodgers complete a 3-1 road sweep of the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver.
- Kershaw, who missed the start of the season while recovering from offseason knee and foot surgeries, returned to the mound in May and has shown steady improvement throughout his 18th year with the Dodgers.
- During his outing, Kershaw struck out five batters, allowed two hits and one walk, and received a standing ovation after leaving with a 3-1 lead while the offense rallied in the sixth inning with key contributions from Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman.
- Kershaw now has 2,997 career strikeouts, needing three more to become the 20th major league pitcher to reach 3,000 strikeouts, a milestone Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said is "top of mind" and "a credit to what he's done."
- Kershaw is scheduled to try to reach this milestone in his next start on July 2 at Dodger Stadium against the Chicago White Sox, highlighting his continued relevance as he vies to add to his record-tying Dodgers franchise tenure.
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Dodgers left-hander Kershaw strikes out 5, moves closer to 3,000 career strikeouts
DENVER (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw inched closer to 3,000 career strikeouts on Thursday, fanning five in six innings in a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Clayton Kershaw strikes out 5, moves closer to 3,000 career strikeouts in Dodgers 3-1 sweep of Rockies
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw inched closer to 3,000 career strikeouts on Thursday, fanning five in six innings in the team's 3-1 victory over...
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Kershaw strikes out 5 vs. Rockies, sitting on the cusp of 3K
DENVER -- Every time he takes the mound, Clayton Kershaw inches closer to achieving one of the most elusive accomplishments in baseball: 3,000 career strikeouts. After ringing up five Rockies on Thursday afternoon, Kershaw is nearly there. Two-thousand, nine-hundred and ninety-seven down, three to go.
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