It seems like a long time ago now that people were actually worried about Kershaw, after he pitched poorly in the playoffs last year, then started out slowly this season. But Kershaw snapped out of the funk in a big way, becoming just the second pitcher in Dodgers history to reach 300 strikeouts. Sandy Koufax accomplished the feat three times.
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Here’s the pitch that gave him his 300th strikeout. Padres outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. didn’t have a chance:
The Dodgers will host the Mets in the NLDS starting Friday, where Kershaw will have a chance at postseason redemption.
