When asked about Misiorowski, this is what Kershaw told beat reporter Bill Plunkett: “I don’t even know who I’m pitching against. (Miz) Is that the guy who twisted his ankle on the mound. The ‘Twisted-His-Ankle’ guy. I know he throws hard. I saw a couple highlights. He throws hard. But so does everybody. Except me.”

Last time at home, Jacob Misiorowski treated a sold-out crowd to a win over Paul Skenes. This time, it's a high-profile veteran facing off with Miz.