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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers Spring Training: Clayton Kershaw To Face Rangers, Alex Wood Pitching On Backfield, And More Rotation Notes
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Dodgers Spring Training: Clayton Kershaw To Face Rangers, Alex Wood Pitching On Backfield, And More Rotation Notes

Matthew Moreno
March 22, 2017
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Coming out of Wednesday’s off day, their second of the spring, the Los Angeles Dodgers will send Clayton Kershaw to the mound against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium on Thursday. The 4:05 p.m. PT start will be nationally televised by ESPN.

Kershaw’s start comes on an extra day of rest, and with him and Alex Wood on the same schedule, Wood is slated to pitch in a Minor League game at Camelback Ranch. Wood has thrown 11.1 innings in four Cactus League games (two starts) and owns a 3.18 ERA and 0.97 WHIP.

General consensus holds Wood, and Brandon McCarthy, who pitched Monday, are the frontrunners for the remaining spots in the Dodgers’ Opening Day rotation. Though, Hyun-Jin Ryu is doing his part to remain part of the picture.

The Dodgers have not yet named a starter for Friday’s matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but it could go to Rich Hill on regular rest. The veteran left-hander pitched Sunday in a Minor League game, using the opportunity to further refine his mechanics and repertoire.

Starters for games on Saturday and Sunday also aren’t set, though Kenta Maeda figures to get the nod. He last started in a Cactus League game on March 18. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts did indicate Scott Kazmir is soon expected to make his return to the rotation, after missing time due to hip soreness.

Kazmir would naturally slot in to start Sunday. Looking one step further, Ryu is expected to receive the ball on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. The Dodgers will break camp following their matchup with the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, March 29.

It’s then back to Southern California for a three-game exhibition Freeway Series, and a final spring game on Dodger Stadium on Saturday, April 2.

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TAGGED:2017 Spring TrainingAlex WoodClayton KershawLos Angeles DodgersScott Kazmir
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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