Clayton Kershaw stumbles, Rays edge Dodgers 9-8
by Chris Schommer | Dodgers Correspondent | Sun, Aug 25th 6:51am EDT
Clayton Kershaw had a rough outing, surrendering five earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings in Saturday's 9-8 loss to the Rays.
Fantasy Impact:
This performance marked a noticeable dip in effectiveness for Kershaw, who carries a 3.72 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP. His season-long metrics, including a 7.4 K/9 and a 2.98 FIP, suggest that he typically pitches better than his latest start indicates. However, the elevated BABIP of .348 this season could hint at some bad luck, or perhaps some issues with defensive support. Fantasy managers should monitor his next few starts closely to see if adjustments are made or if this game was just an anomaly in an otherwise stable season.
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