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Why Justin Wrobleski is reminding Dodgers manager of Clayton Kershaw

California Post·Jack Harris·6 months ago
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ST. LOUIS — No one is confusing Justin Wrobleski with a future first-ballot Hall of Famer.

But on Sunday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts evoked Clayton Kershaw ’s name when describing the young lefty’s growth as a starting pitcher.

“He’s got a great mentor in Clayton,” Roberts said. “And I think a lot of times, he’s channeling [Kershaw’s mindset] of, ‘Go at guys and make them put the ball in play.’”

Dodgers starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski enjoyed learning his craft from Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw. Jessie Alcheh for CA Post

That’s certainly what Wrobleski did Sunday at Busch Stadium, spinning six scoreless innings without a strikeout in the Dodgers’ 4-1 win over the Cardinals.

The performance improved Wrobleski’s stunning stat line since moving to the rotation, giving him a 5-0 record and 0.59 ERA following his early-season promotion from the bullpen (he has a 1.25 ERA overall this season, second best among qualified MLB pitchers).

It also reinforced his newfound reputation for attacking the zone…

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