Clayton Kershaw Endures Shaky Start, Dodgers Offense Rallies for Crucial Win

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw faced a challenging outing on Saturday, September 14, 2025, against the San Francisco Giants. He struggled early, giving up four runs in the bottom of the first inning, which immediately negated an RBI single from Freddie Freeman and put the Dodgers in an early deficit. Kershaw was visibly reacting after giving up an RBI single in that inning. Despite his shaky start, the Dodgers' offense mounted a significant rally, ultimately producing 17 hits in a 13-7 victory over the Giants, helping the team maintain a 2½-game lead in the NL West.