Clayton Kershaw praises Tarik Skubal’s ambition during Dodgers stint

Clayton Kershaw commended Tarik Skubal's desire to excel following their time together at the Dodgers. Skubal, who returned to the Houston Astros after a brief period with Team USA at the World Baseball Classic, has been focused on learning from Kershaw. Skubal pitched six innings against the Milwaukee Brewers in a game that ended with a 6-2 defeat for the Dodgers. Despite struggles in his performance, Skubal noted Kershaw's career consistency as a benchmark for success. After the game, Skubal expressed his intent to continue playing as long as he contributes to a team's success.

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