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Kershaw to start 7th straight Opening Day for Dodgers

Mark J. Rebilas / USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made what will likely be his easiest decision of the season Saturday, naming Clayton Kershaw his Opening Day starter.

It's the seventh straight season in which the left-hander will get the honor, putting him in some esteemed company. Kershaw ties Don Sutton and Don Drysdale as the only three Dodgers to start seven Opening Days, while also tying Sutton as the only two pitchers in franchise history to get the start seven consecutive times.

While Kershaw has been exceptional throughout his nine-year career, on Opening Day he's been particularly dominant. The three-time Cy Young winner owns a 4-0 record and 0.93 ERA over his six starts. He tossed a seven-inning, one-hit shutout to pick up the win over the San Diego Padres last season.

The Dodgers open their season at home against the Padres once again on April 3.

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