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Kershaw 'really impressed' by Mets' Syndergaard in pitchers' duel

Published Jul. 6, 2015 4:19 a.m. ET

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New York Mets rookie Noah Syndergaard proved just how much potential he has over the weekend by going blow-for-blow with three-time Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw.

Kershaw was thoroughly impressed with what Syndergaard displayed in the Mets' 2-1 win over the Dodgers in which the righty gave up only two hits and one earned run in six innings.

"I was really impressed," Kershaw said of facing the 22-year-old. "We all know when big prospects come up, they're going to have good stuff, but he really commanded the ball to both sides of the plate [and] threw some changeups in there too. Just another Texas kid -- what do you expect?"

While Kershaw didn't pick up the win, he didn't fare too shabby himself, giving up one earned run and striking out seven in seven innings.

"When I stepped out there, it was an unbelievable experience from the get-go -- a great atmosphere to play in, very cool stadium. It was awesome to step on the same mound as Clayton Kershaw. ... It was fun facing him, as well," Syndergaard said.

(h/t ESPN.com)

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