Clayton Kershaw Blasts Cardinals’ Controversial Home-Run Video Stunt—What Sparked the Heated Showdown?
It’s not every day you see a seasoned pro like Clayton Kershaw ruffled by a bit of old-school baseball theatrics — but the St. Louis Cardinals managed just that on Sunday. Heading into their showdown at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals’ video squad whipped out a dusty clip from way back in 2014: Matt Adams unloading a clutch three-run homer straight off Kershaw’s arm during Game 4 of the NLDS, a shot that not only flustered Kershaw but also knocked the Dodgers out of playoff contention that year. Talk about stirring the pot. Despite the cheeky move, Kershaw showed why he’s still one of the game’s premier pitchers, cruising through five strong innings with seven strikeouts and shutting down the Cardinals’ offense en route to a 7-3 Dodgers victory. After battling through injury setbacks this season, this marked a noteworthy step in his comeback, with better command and sharper adjustments shining through. It wasn’t perfect—far from it—but the progress is hard to ignore. With this win, the Dodgers dodged a full sweep and now set their sights on the Padres, ready to turn the page. Intrigued? LEARN MORE
The St. Louis Cardinals, it seems, got under Clayton Kershaw’s skin Sunday afternoon.
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