Clayton Kershaw's infamous postseason struggles continued in the Dodgers' 8-2 loss to the Phillies in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday night. Kershaw, in his first postseason relief appearance since 2019, yielded five runs—four of them earned—on six hits, including two home runs in what potentially could have been his final pitching appearance at Dodger Stadium, depending on how the rest of the postseason shakes out for Los Angeles and what plans they have for the future Hall of Famer, who will retire at the end of the season.
But Dodgers star outfielder Mookie Betts, after being asked how difficult it was to watch such an accomplished player like Kershaw struggle, came to the defense of the three-time Cy Young Award winner.
