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.

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

Just when you might think Clayton Kershaw has done all he can for the Dodgers, he proves against the San Diego Padres he can still be a dominant force for the team.