It really feels like the end of an era for the Dodgers, and for MLB as a whole. On Thursday, the Dodgers announced that Clayton Kershaw has decided to retire at the end of the current season. Kershaw, who led the majors in ERA four times and the National League five times, recently joined the 3000-strikeout club.

Despite the highs, Kershaw’s journey hasn’t been without struggles. For instance, back in 2019, injuries kept him sidelined for much of the year. And when he returned for the postseason, the Dodgers’ run ended in the NLCS. However, in all these years, Kershaw has come out victorious against all odds, but this time, it’s different, considering age is no longer on his side. Now, with his retirement confirmed, all eyes are on the Dodgers’ final game of the season, a game that will also mark the last chapter in Kershaw’s legendary career.

When Is Clayton Kershaw’s Final MLB Game Before Retirement?

Clayton Kershaw, now 37, is in his 18th MLB season, and what’s more commendable is that every single one has been in Dodger blue. His final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium comes this Friday. His last home start will be against the San Francisco Giants. It’s fitting because he’s faced the Giants more than any other team in his career.

Kershaw has an amazing record against the Giants. His scorecard states a 27-16 record, a jaw-dropping 2.08 ERA, and 415 SOs in 62 appearances. Now, call it a coincidence or fate, but it feels almost poetic that his farewell regular-season game comes against his fiercest rival.

Tickets and more for Kershaw’s last career game

The Dodgers’ final game of the season has now taken on a whole new meaning. And you would also agree that it’s no longer just about the standings. With Clayton Kershaw set to make his last career start, this matchup now takes on a whole different meaning. So, as you’d expect, the demand for tickets is sky-high.

Right now, seats start at $124, and if you want to be closer to the action, lower-level tickets are going for around $158. Moreover, the game is set for Friday, Sept. 19, with first pitch at 10:10 p.m. EDT (7:10 p.m. PDT), streaming live on Apple TV.

Will Kershaw return for the postseason?

Now, that’s a bigger puzzle to solve by the Dodgers! There were rumors about whether Kershaw would be in the starting rotation in the postseason. The probable rotation would be Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Emmet Sheehan. Now, with Roki Sasaki also returning to the major league, the Dodgers have more options at hand.

However, manager Dave Roberts gave some optimism to the fans. Roberts admitted that the Dodgers haven’t made any final decisions on their postseason roster, but said of Clayton Kershaw: “I still feel there is a role for him, a spot for him.”