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

As recently as July 3, the Los Angeles Dodgers were sitting on a comfortable nine-game lead in the NL West. The defending World Series champs had won four straight games and 15 of their last 18 games despite having a full 13-man pitching staff on the injured list and getting something less than superstar play from Mookie Betts.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts commented on San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado's defensive miscue on Friday.

Preview the Aug. 15 matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The San Diego Padres have taken sole possession of the NL West heading into their showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend. Mookie Betts joins the show. The Good, The Bad and The Uggla has burgers, bets and a Bob. Jake and Jordan discuss all of this and more to close out your week on Baseball Bar-B-Cast.

After Clayton Kershaw led the Dodgers to a huge win over the Padres on Friday night, Alexis Diaz came in to shut the door.