Kershaw, 22, removed all doubt about his stature as one of the game's top pitchers. He improved his control, increased his durability and delivered 23 quality starts. ... Highlight: He outdueled Colorado's red-hot Ubaldo Jimenez over eight innings May 9, allowing two hits and striking out nine in a 2-0 victory. ... Lowlight: A seven-run second inning against Milwaukee at Dodger Stadium, five days earlier. ... Sidelight: Allowed more than three earned runs in a start only four times.