I borrowed the title of this blog from the old Ace Frehley song after watching Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers dominate the New York Mets in a 5-0 victory. Kershaw allowed three hits, struck out 13 and walked only one in pitching the complete game shutout. The Dodgers gave him all of the run support he needed in the first two innings, scoring all five of their runs, led by a Chase Utley solo homerun and a Yasmani Grandal three run shot.
I couldn't help but feel the game was over after the Dodgers put up a four spot in the bottom of the first inning. Kershaw may give up a run or two but he is usually not going to be involved in a slugfest. Kershaw's control is what has amazed me this season. He has only issued four walks (while striking out 77) in 62 innings pitched and that kind of control is not common in a power pitcher. He is always around the plate and the opposing hitters are still only batting .186. He has a WHIP of 0.73, and ERA 0f 1.74 and a record of 5-1. Should MLB go ahead and give him the Cy Young Award now or wait until the end of the season?
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