List: Five best second-half pitchers

— -- Clayton Kershaw's scoreless innings streak was the pitching highlight of the first half. But who will lead the way in the second half? Maybe someone will perform at an elite level that rivals the following pitchers, who produced the best second-half pitching performances of the past 50 years (based on ERA and at least 75 innings pitched).

1. Kris Medlen (2012)

2. Roger Clemens (1990)

3. Tom Seaver (1971)

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4. Bob Gibson (1968)

5. Johan Santana (2004)