ARLINGTON, Texas – Clayton Kershaw has been scratched from his start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series due to back spasms.The Dodgers announced the decision on their longtime ace Tuesday, about seven hours before the first pitch in Arlington, Texas.Right-hander Tony Gonsolin will start in Kershaw's place in Game 2 with the Dodgers down 1-0 in the series to the Atlanta Braves.
The 26-year-old Gonsolin will be making his major league postseason debut.After missing his opening start of the regular season with back tightness, Kershaw had a resurgent year while the Dodgers finished with the majors' best record, going 6-2 with a 2.16 ERA in 10 starts.