Clayton Kershaw began his first start in eight months on a strong note. It got a bit worst after that.
The longtime Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher made his season debut on Saturday after missing nearly two months rehabbing from multiple surgeries. Taking the mound against the Los Angeles Angels, he struck out leadoff hitter Zach Neto with his trademark slider.
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Then four of the next five Angels reached base, with Matthew Lugo capping off a three-run rally with an RBI double.