Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Los Angeles Dodgers look to Kershaw in playoff opener

View photo

Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw pitches during the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on October 4, 2015 (AFP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

Los Angeles (AFP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers are counting on Clayton Kershaw to shake off past playoff disappointments when they give the left-handed hurler the ball Friday for their post-season opener against the New York Mets.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly announced on Tuesday that Kershaw will pitch game one of the best-of-five National League Division Series against the Mets, who will send right-hander Jacob deGrom to the mound at Dodger Stadium.