Clayton Kershaw is on a pitch count after coming off the IL. He’s struggled against the Giants this season, going just 12.1 innings in three starts and allowing 8 runs. He only went five innings in his last start on Sept. 1 vs. the Mets, throwing 74 pitches as the Dodgers lost to the Mets 5-3. He faces Alex Cobb, who has allowed no runs in his last two starts and gave up three runs in 6.1 innings against the Dodgers on Aug. 3.