Clayton Kershaw returned on the mound on Tuesday in his first outing for the Los Angeles Dodgers since the death of his mother Marianne on Saturday.
May 16, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws against the Minnesota Twins during the second inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports - 20680767Clayton Kershaw returned on the mound on Tuesday in his first outing for the Los Angeles Dodgers since theThe outing was brief for the three-time Cy Young winner.
Kershaw has the option to go on the bereavement list following Tuesday's game. Kershaw's wife Ellen spoke on Saturday about what Marianne meant to Kershaw and his development as a baseball player. "One person in particular cultivated that love in Clayton, his dear mama, Marianne, who moved mountains to get him to baseball practice and games,"."She sat front row, cheering him on, not so subtly, and would keep score in a book to keep her nerves at bay. ...
"She experienced no greater joy than watching her son grow into the man, the philanthropist, the father and the ball player that he is today." Kershaw remains one of baseball's best pitchers at 35 years old. He entered Tuesday's start sporting a 2.36 ERA and 0.946 WHIP with 56 strikeouts and 10 walks in 49 2/3 innings.
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