WOODLAND HILLS – Hey, did ya know? Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw grew up together.

Oh, you’d heard? Obviously you’ve heard. Probably only about as many times as Kershaw has struck someone out.

Nevertheless, I’m thinking again of this well-documented friendship between the two 37-year-old pals, pro’s pros from Highland Park, Texas, ahead of the Rams’ season opener Sunday against the Houston Texans.

I’m thinking about their connection because of how admirably Kershaw got up off the mat and threw himself back into the fire this season. And how, despite years of back problems and recent surgeries on his shoulder, foot and knee, the future Hall of Famer is enjoying a renaissance in Year 18 – 9-2 record and 3.28 ERA in 18 starts. Old reliable for this D

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