Clayton Kershaw faces live hitters for first time since back injury

LOS ANGELES >> Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw isn't always expansive in his postgame interviews. Facing live batters Wednesday for the first time in more than a month, he took the concept of a "simulated game" to heart.After throwing two innings against teammates Chase Utley, Rob Segedin and Joc Pederson, Kershaw glided past a group of reporters in the third-base dugout at Dodger Stadium.