Pulling Perfection | Clayon Kershaw Perfect game

04/14/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Dodgers Yank Pitcher Clayton Kershaw After Perfect Game Through 7 Innings

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had to do it. He just did. After Clayton Kershaw’s health was a factor in last year’s postseason run for Los Angeles, Roberts couldn’t help it. Sadly for baseball fans, and Kershaw, it was inevitable. The three-time NL Cy Young winner made his first start on Wednesday against the Twins, and he tossed seven perfect innings with 13 Ks in 80 pitches. He could’ve completed his second career no-hitter. He could’ve logged the first perfect game in his 15-year Hall of Fame career. Instead, he was pulled. Arm protection. Pitch count. Game in hand. You name it… It was the right move as the Dodgers blanked the Twins (7-0), but it was also a robbery for what could have been a hallmark moment in Kershaw’s career.

 

Watch: Kershaw Ks 13 in Perfect 7-Inning Gem

 

MLB Quick-Hitters

 

Guerrero Smashes 3 HRs: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. propelled the Blue Jays over the Yankees (6-4) on Wednesday behind the first 3 HR game of the young MLB season. His four HRs this season now leads the majors.

 

Torkelson’s 1st Blast: Tigers rookie Spencer Torkelson hit his first career home run with a deep drive over the left-field wall in Detroit’s loss to the Red Sox (9-7).

 

Marte’s Walk-Off Sac Fly: Ketel Marte launched a sacrifice fly to plate Seth Beer for the Diamondbacks’ win over the Astros (3-2, 10 Innings).

 

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