Clayton Kershaw, the Los Angeles Dodgers' ace and future Hall of Famer, has struggled significantly since returning from shoulder surgery earlier this season. In a recent game against the San Diego Padres, Kershaw allowed seven runs and failed to record a single strikeout, marking the end of a 423-game streak of at least one strikeout, a record that stood since 1893. His performance has raised concerns about his effectiveness, as he has been unable to replicate his past dominance, including a career 2.49 ERA and numerous accolades like three Cy Young Awards. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in Kershaw's ability to return to form despite these setbacks. Kershaw himself acknowledged the frustration of not executing pitches as desired, stating, 'I just need to pitch better.' The Dodgers, currently leading the NL West, are hoping their ace can regain his previous elite performance as the postseason approaches.