Clayton Kershaw makes 2024 debut with Dodgers, strikes out six in solid outing versus Giants

Clayton Kershaw made his season debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, striking out six and allowing two runs and six hits in his return from offseason shoulder surgery. With his return to the lineup against the San Francisco Giants, Kershaw became the only pitcher to play for the Dodgers in at least 17 seasons and ended his longest absence from the big leagues. The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner exited the game with the Dodgers leading the Giants 3-2.