Fans of the Dodgers display touching act during Kershaw's initial strikeout.
The Iconic Return of Clayton Kershaw
Step into the electrifying atmosphere of Chavez Ravine in 2025, as Clayton Kershaw, the venerable southpaw, unleashes his talents for the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time in the season. The crack of the bat echoes through the stadium, followed by the crowd's thunderous roar as Kershaw snags his opening strikeout.
In a fierce battle against Jo Adell, Kershaw mixes up his pitches, from curve to slider, but it's his 90 mph four-seam fastball that leaves Adell swinging and missing. The Dodgers faithful don't just cheer – they stand up and applaud, welcoming Kershaw back with open arms.
Yet, the veteran pitcher, sporting a puzzled expression, is more concerned with figuring out any kinks in his pitch. Nevertheless, the sea of blue and white greets him with warm enthusiasm.
The Persistent Pitcher on the Mound
Curious about how many innings Kershaw pitched in his 2025 debut, let's delve deeper.
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Kershaw, despite showing some rust, managed to energize manager Dave Roberts, who was eagerly anticipating the return of Kershaw's "intensity" on the hill[3]. The 37-year-old began the game by surrendering three runs in the opening inning.
Logan O'Hoppe capitalized on the opportunity, driving two of his teammates home with a single to left field. Matthew Lugo followed suit with a double to left for the RBI. However, Kershaw demonstrated resilience in the top of the second, forcing two ground outs to first and third, and a pop out.
As the game persisted, so did Kershaw's determination. He slipped in an 82 mph splitter and an 84 mph slider to keep the Angels on edge. Los Angeles kept him in the game, and despite conceding a solo home run to Taylor Ward in the third that tied the game, Kershaw rallied, forcing two line outs and one fly out.
Kershaw's debut continued into the fourth inning, where he surrendered one run and one hit, with no errors. In his much-anticipated '25 debut, Kershaw struck out two total batters and walked three. The Dodgers faithful could only hope that this was the first step in Kershaw's road to redemption.
Regarding Kershaw's performance in his 2025 debut, rumors began to circulate about the number of innings he pitched. Despite some initial struggles, Kershaw's determined effort on the mound kept the sports world talking, as he managed to strike out two total batters and walk three, playing for the MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers.
