Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw struggled through his second shortest outing as a major leaguer Saturday, in an 18-7 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Kershaw labored through less than two innings of work, as he needed 50 pitches to record five outs. He was tagged for seven runs on six hits in 1 2/3 innings of work, while walking two batters and striking out three before he was chased.
After the game, Mattingly assured the Los Angeles Times that no physical issue caused Kershaw's early exit. He took his first loss of the season to fall to 2-1, while his ERA ballooned to 4.43. He will try to get back on track in his next outing, set for Friday against the Phillies.