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Dodgers Ace Jokingly Laments Missing Saturday Tradition as LA’s Playoff Campaign Gets Underway: “It Really Messes Up…”

Published 10/07/2023, 8:30 AM EDT

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As the season is closing in on the World Series, the situation is becoming intense. It will get another letter of pressure in the upcoming hours as the teams will start their fight for the division series to book a place in the ultimate battle. With teams like Los Angeles Dodgers in the fight, it’s an enormous opportunity to move closer to the title. It’s also a big chance for the players to show what they are made of. But it seems Clayton Kershaw is not wholeheartedly happy about it.

Having played for the Dodgers all over his career, playoffs are an opportunity for Kershaw to add another pearl to his glorious time in Los Angeles. Despite being asked to take the lead at the age of 35, the pitcher is dissatisfied because it would disrupt his favorite sport’s schedule, creating an unusual scenario. His concerns have been recognized by fans, who have expressed their support for the 2014 MVP by sharing their opinions on the matter.

Clayton Kershaw Does Not Want to Miss College Football

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It will be an engaging Saturday for the MLB and its fans with the start of the division series. Multiple teams will line up to fight for their World Series title dream, including the 2020 champions Los Angeles Dodgers. Notably, the Dodgers have tasked their pitcher Clayton Kershaw to start their playoff journey.

They have chosen the star pitcher because of his impressive record. At the end of the league stage, the 2023 all-star has a win-loss record of 13-5 with 137 strikeouts at a WHIP of 1.063. But he is still not content.

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Reacting to his other playoff appearance, Kershaw has shown his pleasure to be part of a team. However, he has reservations about playing on Saturday due to his deep affection for college football, which he would have to forgo.

According to Talkin’ Baseball, when asked about a big playoff appearance, Kershaw shared, “It really messes up college football watching.” Although the comment seemed a joke, fans could relate to it and shared that relation in the open.

Fans Share Support to Kershaw as He Accounts a Unique Problem

This will be a big chance for the Dodgers to claim the title after a gap of two years. Fans are looking forward to it and want their team to start on a winning note.

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Thus fans want players to stay focused on the Arizona Diamondbacks challenge. But when it comes to starting pitcher Kershaw, they have different ideas. It was visible in their reactions to his unfamiliar complaint.

Others claimed he was one of them.

Another addressed in a similar tone.

Few have some advice and criticism too.

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One wants him to stay focused.

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Although it was an unusual response from Kershaw, he will look to keep the spirits high and contribute to his team as they battle for the World Series title. What are your thoughts on this? Will the ace be able to repeat what he did this season? Or will he face a tough test from the DBacks? Let us know in the comments.

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Saurabh Saini

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Even after having an engineering background, nothing stopped Saurabh Saini from following his passion and writing about sports. With a sound knowledge of American sports, Saurabh specializes in baseball. Before joining EssentiallySports, Saurabh has written around 800 articles spanning MLB, NFL, and NHL.
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