"among these veteran hurlers". Then author proceeds to pick only 3 other pitchers. Pretty cherry picked. Certainly there have been worse.
Last night meh Kershaw was not that bad.
Lead off batter in 6th advances on an error. Affects how he pitches next batter. He leaves with score 3-1.
The reliever comes in and throws a gas can on the fire. 1 out 3 hits. All charged to Kershaw.
Re manager knows the stat you posted so to me if Kershaw gets me 5 with only 1 run allowed i am hooking him real soon in the 5th. Like one, maybe two batters tops.
Also the Cheatstros postseason stats should not be used against Kershaw. Nor any other pitcher.