Kershaw pulled after 7 perfect innings and 80 pitches

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

The front office surely wasn't telling Roberts to pull his starter at 80 pitches. Not when this is a veteran guy on a short-term deal.

It had to be Clayton's call.

The front office no doubt told Roberts what Kershaw's pitch limit today was before the game and Roberts followed those instructions (as he's no doubt done every other time he's pulled a pitcher "early").