LOS ANGELES -- Clayton Kershaw's season for the ages continued its relentless march, getting the Los Angeles Dodgers another half-step closer to the playoffs.With the second-place San Francisco Giants idle, Kershaw became the first pitcher in the majors to reach the 18-win mark and the Dodgers clobbered the San Diego Padres 9-4 Monday night. They now lead the NL West by 3 ½ games with 18 left, including three this weekend in San Francisco.