Clayton Kershaw loses Dodgers game three days after mother’s death: ‘She was a wonderful woman’

Just three days after his mother’s death, Clayton Kershaw started Tuesday for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The star pitcher was defeated in the Minnesota Twins’ 5-1 win at Dodger Stadium.

Marianne Tombo passed away Saturday morning, Kershaw’s wife announced at a public event hosted by the Dodgers Foundation.

Clayton Kershaw, regarded as the Dodgers’ toughest opponent in recent memory, did not leave the team, and it was immediately announced that he would join his regular shift on Tuesday. In 4 innings, he received 7 hits and 2 wounds. He left early because of 90 pitches. He struck out 7 and walked alone.

“It wasn’t a great night,” Kershaw (6-3) said of his performance against the Minnesota. “I didn’t hit a lot, but I wasn’t able to get a quick opportunity.”

Assessing his performance, the future member of the Baseball Hall of Fame referred to the death of his mother. The pitcher hasn’t spoken about it since the news broke.

“I just want to thank everyone for the condolences after this week. Everyone, the fans and the people who contacted me, it was something that makes me feel humble seeing so many people think of me and I’m grateful for that. She was a great lady. Just a thank you to everyone,” Kershaw said, announcing that he would make his next start in St. Louis and then take a few days off to deal with the loss of his mother.

Kershaw’s parents divorced when he was a child and he was raised by his mother.

In terms of play, former Dodger Kyle Farmer set up Minnesota with an RBI hit in the first inning, and in the ninth, he added a two-run home run against the Los Angeles bullpen.

Bailey Aubert, for his part, controlled the Dodgers’ 6-inning, 6-hit, 1-run game as the Twins recorded a six-game winning streak for Los Angeles.