{"id":93954,"date":"2025-08-27T08:23:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T08:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=93954"},"modified":"2025-08-27T08:23:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T08:23:09","slug":"update-clayton-kershaws-august-stats-prove-hes-still-got-it-you-wont-believe-the-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=93954","title":{"rendered":"Update: Clayton Kershaw\u2019s August Stats Prove He\u2019s Still Got It. You Won\u2019t Believe the Numbers!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Clayton Kershaw posted a 1.88 ERA in August, highlighting his elite form in his 18th MLB season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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At 37-years-old and 18 seasons in,\u00a0Clayton Kershaw just reminded everyone\u00a0why he’s a key piece of the\u00a0Los Angeles Dodgers\u00a0rotation.<\/p>\n

The left-hander went 5-0 with a 1.88 ERA this August, solidifying his role as a postseason asset during a tight NL West divisional race.<\/p>\n

Kershaw\u2019s August was more than just solid\u2014it was surgical.<\/p>\n

He struck out 19 batters across 28.2 innings while walking only three, commanding contact and tempo with a level of precision that most pitchers never achieve.<\/p>\n

Despite reduced velocity, he leaned on his curveball and slider, outsmarting hitters with sequencing and location.<\/p>\n

Thinking Blue’s Blake Harris highlighted the numbers with a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), emphasizing Kershaw\u2019s\u00a0sustained excellence.<\/p>\n

\u201cClayton Kershaw finishes August with a 1.88 ERA<\/em><\/p>\n

He has a 2.67 ERA over his last 16 starts<\/em><\/p>\n

Year 18 and he’s still one of the best in the sport\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Each of his five August starts resulted in a Dodgers win.<\/p>\n

From shutting down the Tampa Bay Rays on the road to closing out the month with six strikeouts in a win Tuesday night over the Cincinnati Reds, Kershaw showed poise and command every time out.<\/p>\n

As injuries continue to pile up across the pitching staff, the veteran\u2019s steady presence has become a crucial anchor.<\/p>\n

His consistent outings have stabilized a thinned rotation and offered flashes of his Cy Young-caliber form.<\/p>\n

After Kershaw capped off the month with a perfect record by taking down the Reds on Tuesday night, his full-season line now stands at 9-2 with a 3.14 ERA across 17 starts.<\/p>\n

While his strikeout rate (around 17%) is the lowest of his career, he continues to excel through elite control and precision.<\/p>\n

Post-surgery mechanical changes in 2024 have helped him stay healthy through 2025.<\/p>\n

Kershaw now uses more lower-body drive, allowing him to generate deception without overloading his rebuilt shoulder.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s one of the reasons he\u2019s avoided the injured list all season.<\/p>\n

All of this comes at a crucial point in the Dodgers playoff race. Entering the final stretch of the season, the club holds a narrow division lead over the San Diego Padres.<\/p>\n

Kershaw\u2019s steady outings have played a pivotal role\u00a0in keeping Los Angeles atop the National League West standings.<\/p>\n

If healthy, Kershaw is likely to slot in as a Game 2 or 3 starter in the postseason.<\/p>\n

While his playoff track record has long been a topic of debate, there\u2019s no denying it\u2014as of now, if he can keep up his current play heading into October.<\/p>\n

At this point, he\u2019s not just surviving\u2014he\u2019s excelling. And for Los Angeles, that might be exactly what they need as October approaches.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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