In the other NLDS, the Dodgers jump on Diamondbacks starter Taijuan Walker for 4 runs in the 1st, three on a homer by Justin Turner, and never look back. They add 3 runs against Zack Godley in the 4th to comfort their lead, as Clayton Kershaw gives up four solo homers but still records the 9 – 5 win.

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In the other NLDS, the Dodgers jump on Diamondbacks starter Taijuan Walker for 4 runs in the 1st, three on a homer by Justin Turner, and never look back. They add 3 runs against Zack Godley in the 4th to comfort their lead, as Clayton Kershaw gives up four solo homers but still records the 9 – 5 win.

Playing the last-place Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, the Dodgers open the game with an inside-the-park homer by Chris Taylor and a conventional one by Justin Turner against rookie Nick Pivetta. However, the youngster settles down and in the 6th, Clayton Kershaw loads the bases with a pair of walks sandwiched around a bloop single by Freddy Galvis, before Aaron Altherr takes him deep for the first grand slam he has allowed in over 1,900 major league innings. Curtis Granderson adds a homer for the Dodgers in the 9th, but Hector Neris saves Philly’s 4 – 3 win.

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Playing the last-place Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, the Dodgers open the game with an inside-the-park homer by Chris Taylor and a conventional one by Justin Turner against rookie Nick Pivetta. However, the youngster settles down and in the 6th, Clayton Kershaw loads the bases with a pair of walks sandwiched around a bloop single by Freddy Galvis, before Aaron Altherr takes him deep for the first grand slam he has allowed in over 1,900 major league innings. Curtis Granderson adds a homer for the Dodgers in the 9th, but Hector Neris saves Philly’s 4 – 3 win.

2017 – Max Scherzer of the Nationals records the 2,000th strikeout of his career, beating out Clayton Kershaw, who reached the milestone less than a week ago, as the third fastest pitcher to the mark. He leaves after 7 1/3 innings having struck out 10 Rangers batters and with the score tied at 1, but all he receives for his efforts is a loss when the bullpen allows the two inherited runners he leaves on base to score, and then lets in two more runs for a 5 – 1 loss.

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On June 11, 2017 2017 – Max Scherzer of the Nationals records the 2,000th strikeout of his career, beating out Clayton Kershaw, who reached the milestone less than a week ago, as the third fastest pitcher to the mark. He leaves after 7 1/3 innings having struck out 10 Rangers batters and with the score tied at 1, but all he receives for his efforts…

2017 – Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers records his 2,000th career strikeout, the victim being Jonathan Villar, one of 14 K’s on the night for Kershaw. He is the third fastest pitcher to the mark, needing 1,837 2/3 innings, after only Pedro Martinez and Randy Johnson. Max Scherzer is about to catch him, however, as he only needs 19 Ks to reach the mark while having pitched 100 fewer innings than Clayton. The Dodgers win the game, 2 – 1, in 12 innings, while recording a team-record 26 strikeouts and both teams combine for a National League record 42 whiffs. Cody Bellinger homers in the top of the 12th for Los Angeles, while winner Kenley Jansen has now struck out 36 batters without issuing a single walk this year, a major league record.

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2017 – Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers records his 2,000th career strikeout, the victim being Jonathan Villar, one of 14 K’s on the night for Kershaw. He is the third fastest pitcher to the mark, needing 1,837 2/3 innings, after only Pedro Martinez and Randy Johnson. Max Scherzer is about to catch him, however, as he only needs 19 Ks to reach the mark while having pitched 100 fewer innings than Clayton. The Dodgers win the game, 2 – 1, in 12 innings, while recording a team-record 26 strikeouts and both teams combine for a National League record 42 whiffs. Cody Bellinger homers in the top of the 12th for Los Angeles, while winner Kenley Jansen has now struck out 36 batters without issuing a single walk this year, a major league record.

The Dodgers hand the Padres the worst Opening Day shutout loss since at least 1913

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Two teams pull off lopsided wins in their opening game. The Dodgers romp over the Padres, 16 – 0, behind the pitching of Clayton Kershaw, for the biggest opening day shutout in major league history. The Dodgers rack up 17 hits as Adrian Gonzalez and A.J. Ellis both drive in three runs. The Cubs also get off to a good start as they shut out the Angels, 9 – 0. Jake Arrieta is the winner while Miguel Montero homers and drives in three.

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Clayton Kershaw becoming the 34th pitcher to record 300 strikeouts in a season

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Clayton Kershaw strikes out Melvin Upton to end the third inning of LA’s 6-3 victory over the Padres at Chavez Ravine, becoming the 34th pitcher to record 300 strikeouts in a season, and joins Sandy Koufax, who accomplished the feat three times the 1960’s, as the only the second Dodger to reach the mark. The 27 year-old southpaw is the first pitcher in 13 years to achieve the milestone since Diamondback teammates Curt Schilling (316) and Randy Johnson (334) both pass the plateau in 2002.

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 2014

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Major League Season Recap 2014 World Series – San Francisco Giants NL over Kansas City Royals AL 4 games to 3 World Series MVP – Madison Bumgarner Babe Ruth Award – Madison Bumgarner Championship Series ALCS Kansas City Royals over Baltimore Orioles 4 games to 0 ALCS MVP – Lorenzo Cain NLCS San Francisco Giants over St. Louis Cardinals 4…

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Clayton Kershaw strikesout 15 no hitting the Rockies – it is the shortest span of no hitters between team mates – Josh Beckett fired a no hitter 24 days earlier

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On June 18, 2014 At Dodger Stadium Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws the second no-hitter of the year, shutting out the Colorado Rockies, 8 – 0. It comes less than a month after his teammate Josh Beckett had pitched a no-hitter on May 26th. With Beckett’s no-hitter just 24 days ago, it…

The Dodgers sign P Clayton Kershaw to the biggest deal in baseball history

The Dodgers sign P Clayton Kershaw to the biggest deal in baseball history

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2014 – The Dodgers sign P Clayton Kershaw to the biggest deal in baseball history, as the seven-year, $215 million package averages to $30.7 million per season, making Kershaw the highest-paid player in baseball, a title held until now by Alex Rodriguez. The deal is also the largest ever for a pitcher in total value, although still below Rodriguez’s deal, which was for $275 million.