Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw was named NL pitcher of the month Monday. Kershaw went 4-1 with a 1.34 ERA and 0.60 WHIP in six July starts.
The wins, ERA and WHIP were all season-bests for the left-handed hurler. Kershaw struck out 43 batters and walked a season-low two hitters in 47 July innings.