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Clayton Kershaw Hoping to Avoid 'Nervous' Situation With Shohei Ohtani
- Kershaw named to Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
- Kershaw said he would be nervous if he faced Ohtani in the finals.
- Ohtani is a potential opponent if USA and Japan meet in the finals.
- Kershaw’s role with Team USA is likely as a reliever.
- Ohtani has 0-for-11 with four strikeouts against Kershaw in their career
- The latest WBC context follows Kershaw’s Dodgers postseason finish in 2025.
- Kershaw faced Ohtani in the 2022 All-Star Game as the American Leagues leadoff batter.
- Kershaw avoided a direct matchup against Ohtani in 2023 team plans due to past injury concerns.
- Team USA has bullpen options to counter Ohtani beyond Kershaw.
- The article emphasizes the rarity of Kershaw-Ohtani matchups on the biggest stage.
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