Clayton Kershaw Makes Emotional Team USA Debut in Spring Exhibition

The 37-year-old future Hall of Famer made an emotional appearance for Team USA, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd at Salt River Fields. In his first outing since the World Series, Kershaw struggled with control, allowing a home run and recording 6 strikes on 13 pitches. Despite the performance, manager Mark DeRosa confirmed Kershaw will pitch during the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Kershaw stated that joining the team was a bucket-list item worth the effort.