Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was forced to leave the game early after suffering a foot injury following a home run hit by Seattle Mariners’ infielder Dylan Moore on Tuesday night. Kershaw, who is known for his dominant pitching and consistency on the mound, was visibly in pain as he limped off the field with the team’s trainers.

The injury occurred in the top of the fourth inning when Moore hit a solo home run off Kershaw, giving the Mariners a 1-0 lead. As Kershaw followed through on his pitch, he appeared to land awkwardly on his right foot, causing him to stumble and grab at his foot in discomfort. After consulting with the team’s medical staff, Kershaw made the decision to exit the game for further evaluation.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts later confirmed that Kershaw had suffered a right foot injury and would undergo further testing to determine the extent of the damage. The team is hopeful that it is just a minor issue and that Kershaw will be able to return to the mound in the near future.

Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and eight-time All-Star, has been a cornerstone of the Dodgers’ pitching staff for over a decade. His leadership and talent have been instrumental in the team’s success, including their World Series championship in 2020.

The Dodgers will be closely monitoring Kershaw’s recovery process and will provide updates on his status as more information becomes available. In the meantime, they will have to rely on their bullpen to pick up the slack in Kershaw’s absence.

Despite the setback, Kershaw remains optimistic about his return to the field and is determined to overcome this injury. Dodgers fans are undoubtedly hoping for a speedy recovery for their ace pitcher so that he can continue to contribute to the team’s success in the upcoming season.