This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres as Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Downplays Win Over Padres: 'It's a Game in August'. Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw held the stance he took before the Dodgers' series against the San Diego Padres, keeping his eyes on October.

How Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw turned back the clock with a vintage performance against the Padres.

“Clayton Kershaw held the Padres to 1 run in six innings of work. He did it with a fastball that averaged 89.7 mph. This man has given every single ounce of everything he's ever had to the Dodgers for 18 years. Competitive greatness," Dodgers' Nation Doug McKain wrote.

Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Clayton Kershaw laughs off San Diego Padres rivalry, comments made by closer Mason Miller.

Clayton Kershaw fired six innings of one-run ball to help the Dodgers snap a four-game losing streak and tie up the NL West again with a 3-2 win over the Padres.

Clayton Kershaw threw a pitching gem for the Los Angeles Dodgers like in his best days. The Blue Jays left-handed pitcher shone against the rival in the fight to win the National L