That would still give him 2 NLCS starts including game 7. But I get wanting to delay that second Kershaw start until as late as possible because there's a chance if he pitches 1 and 5, he can come in relief in game 7 if necessary. Plus you'd hope to finish them off before he can get a second start Look at this guy talking like it goes to game 7. I like to consider what happens in all scenarios like what if Jason Hammel starts the first 6 games of the series?