Clayton Kershaw set to make season debut for the Dodgers on Thursday

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Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw is set to make his first start of the season for the Los Angeles on Thursday.

Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday night after a 7-6, 11-inning victory over Boston that Kershaw would take the mound for the series finale against San Francisco.

The 36-year old Kershaw, a three-time NL Cy Young Award winner, had surgery on his left shoulder in November. He signed a one-year contract, with an option for 2025.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates after striking out Washington Nationals' Jordy Mercer to end the top of the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)