The Los Angeles Dodgers were happy to see franchise icon Clayton Kershaw return to the mound, though the results weren't what they have grown accustomed to. After his season was cut short due to lower-body injuries last year,

Saturday's two strikeouts give Kershaw 2,970 for his career. He is 30 strikeouts away from becoming 20th pitcher in the 3,000-strikeout club and only the fourth lefty, joining Hall of Famers Randy Johnson, Steve Carlton and CC Sabathia.

Clayton Kershaw gives up five runs on five hits in his first start of the season as the Dodgers struggle to hold back the Angels in an 11-9 loss.