Clayton Kershaw starting first half of Dodgers' doubleheader

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will start the first half of Thursday's doubleheader versus the San Francisco Giants.

What It Means:

Kershaw was scheduled to start Wednesday night against the Giants before both clubs opted not to play in an effort to protest social injustice. The 32-year-old left-hander has allowed 2 runs and 5 hits with 17 strikeouts over 14 innings in his last two starts. The Dodgers haven't said who will start the second game.

Kershaw is averaging 41.8 FanDuel points per game this season. Per FanDuel Sportsbook, the Dodgers are -230 favorites in Game 1 on Thursday.