Today’s start is not indicative of Kershaw’s post season career in any way, shape, or form. Generational talents don’t struggle the way he has. Look at the kid who started game one. That’s what you should expect from your hall of famer. Johnson and Schilling is what you should expect. You shouldn’t have to hold your breath like, be honest, I know you do.

Look, it’s ok to admit that your guy struggles. Manning struggled in big games. Lots of greats do. But stop making excuses for him. We aren’t blind. Neither are you