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For baseball's playoff contenders, strengths could also be weaknesses - The Boston Globe
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Ty Blach has longest start since 2018 in duel with Clayton Kershaw
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Clayton Kershaw gives up back-to-back homers for first time in loss to Rockies
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Clayton Kershaw sharp, MLB-best Dodgers rout Rockies 10-1
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Rockies podcast: Fast start, overachieving bullpen, Clayton Kershaw denied chance at perfecto
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Grichuk, Diaz homer, Rockies rough up Kershaw, Sports
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Notes: Kershaw placed on IL; Reed's debut; Reggie Smith on All-Star staff, by Rowan Kavner
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Clayton Kershaw keeps Cardinals reeling on the road, outduels Jordan Montgomery, 1-0
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Clayton Kershaw dominates Rockies at Coors Field in Dodgers' 5-0 win – Greeley Tribune
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Max Muncy comes up clutch as Dodgers win in Clayton Kershaw's return
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Rockies Bud Black
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3 replacements for Bud Black if the Rockies fire him
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Kershaw yields consecutive HRs for 1st time, Rox top Dodgers