Clayton Kershaw at 3,000 strikeouts: Live updates, how to watch Dodgers tonight

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Jul 3, 2025 - 00:30

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Clayton Kershaw at 3,000 strikeouts: Live updates, how to watch Dodgers tonight

LOS ANGELES – Clayton Kershaw is close to joining an exclusive club as the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher gets ready for his scheduled start against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, July 2.

The 37-year-old left-hander enters the game needing just three strikeouts to become the 20th pitcher in baseball history to strike out 3,000 batters.

On May 25, 2008, he struck out his first batter as a 20-year-old rookie making his major-league debut with the Dodgers. The strikeouts began to pile up as his 18-year career has unfolded.

"It's the last box for Clayton to check in his tremendous career," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before the game. "To be able to potentially do it at home in front of our fans, I think we're all looking forward to that."

Kershaw led the National League in strikeouts three times – 2011, 2013 and 2015 – and recorded a career-high 301 in 2015.

Kershaw has tormented batters with his slider and curveball and throws a four-seam fastball that registered as fast as 96 mph. Of course, he has done far more than amass strikeouts.

Before the game Wednesday, he had a record of 216-94 and a career ERA of 2.51. He is considered a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame and will become eligible five years after he retires.

Clayton Kershaw made his MLB debut in 2008.