April 4 in Dodgers History: Clayton Kershaw Dominates in Record-Setting 15-0 Opening Day Shutout vs Padres (2016)

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 15-0 on Opening Day at Petco Park, setting an MLB record for the largest shutout margin on Opening Day. Clayton Kershaw pitched seven shutout innings with nine strikeouts and just one hit allowed in the dominant performance.

From the collection: Clayton Kershaw fan-cave plaque →

Source: Historical record

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