00:00Kershaw bids farewell to Dodger Stadium after tough loss.
00:04Clayton Kershaw stood in the outfield with his family, his cleats on the same grass where he built his legacy over the last 16 seasons, and bid a final farewell.
00:14The scoreboard showed the pain of Game 5, a 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays, but this moment was about more than the game itself.
00:21It was a time for closure, reflection, and respect for the big man who deserves nothing less, something all baseball fans can agree with.
00:30Few goodbyes feel heavier on a stage as big as Dodger Stadium, and on this cool October night, it felt like time stood still.
00:38With the series moving to Toronto, Game 5 was his last home start as an active player.
00:43It wasn't a triumphant curtain call or the ending he would have chosen, but it was heartbreakingly human.
00:50Kershaw didn't pitch in Game 5, but everyone could feel he was there.
00:53In Game 3, with the bases loaded and the score tied in the 12th, he came out of the bullpen.
01:00He wasn't the overpowering Kershaw of his prime, but a veteran who had seen it all.
01:06He calmly got a ground ball to second, kept the game tied, and fired up a crowd that recognized his determination and heart.
01:13That Game 3 performance showed what Kershaw means to Los Angeles.
01:17Grit, resilience, and the drive to keep going.
01:19His fastball isn't as fast as it once was, and he isn't as dominant, but his intelligence, control, and determination are still there for all to see.
01:30The cheers from the crowd and the way he embraced the moment felt just right.
01:34He's won three Cy Young Awards, been National League MVP, made 11 All-Star teams, and is a World Series champion.
01:40What Kershaw gave the Dodgers and their fans goes beyond statistics.
01:45On Wednesday night, the feelings on the field mattered more than any numbers.
01:50He took photos with the grounds crew, laughed and hugged with his family, and took in the moment, ready for what's next, but proud of everything so far.
01:58Kershaw's last Dodger stadium outing didn't need to be a masterpiece.
02:02It just needed to be his, and in that sense, it was perfect.
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