Clayton Kershaw is on the verge of making history, sitting at 2,997 career strikeouts after a strong performance in a 3-1 win over the Rockies. Despite a chance to reach 3,000 during the game, manager Dave Roberts decided to pull him early to allow the milestone to take place at Dodger Stadium. Kershaw's pursuit of this milestone has been underscored by his successful return from injuries, and his long-standing reputation for excellence in both performance and behavior puts him in line for future Hall of Fame consideration.
"I would argue there might be a temptation to take him out [today] and let him go for it in front of the home fans," Roberts said pregame.
"Clayton has done everything the right way - on the field, off the field - over a long period of time," Roberts said.
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