May 22
LHP Clayton Kershaw, who pitched his fourth career shutout on Saturday and has an active streak of 22 consecutive scoreless innings, was named National League Player of the Week on Monday, the second time in Kershaw's career he has captured the weekly honor.
May 20
Kershaw pitched his first complete game in a shutout of the Cardinals on Saturday.
Advice: Kershaw gave up six hits and struck out four in the 6-0 win, lowering his ERA to 1.90. He improved to 4-1 and has not allowed a run in his last two starts, snapping 16 innings.
May 19
Kershaw threw a complete game shutout against the Cardinals on Saturday to pick up his fourth win of the season.
Recommendation: The gem was the first complete game for Kershaw this season, and he has now thrown 22 consecutive innings without allowing a run. He did not walk a batter in the start, and only one of the six hits allowed went for extra-bases.
