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Clayton Kershaw: After an uncharacteristic performance against the Marlins, Kershaw rebounded with another dominant start against the Padres.
In a complete-game shutout effort, Kershaw struck out 14 batters while allowing just three hits and drove in the lone run of the game — single-handedly putting an end to the Dodgers’ six-game losing streak.
Kershaw lost a perfect game on a two-out Alexei Ramirez single in the fifth inning.
Joc Pederson: One of the few bright spots for the offense last week, Pederson slashed .273/.556/.636 with one home run in 18 plate appearances.
Honorable Mentions
Chase Utley: Despite batting just .190 during the week, Utley belted his first home run of the season and maintained a high on-base percentage of .370.
Scott Kazmir: Making one start last week, Kazmir yielded just two earned runs with six strikeouts in six innings pitched — amounting to a 3.00 ERA and 2.05 FIP.
