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Clayton Kershaw earns 18th win as Yasmani Grandal lifts Dodgers

LOS ANGELES -- Clayton Kershaw became the first 18-game winner in the majors, pitching eight stingy innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Sunday.

Yasmani Grandal homered and drove in all three runs for the NL West champions. Kershaw (18-4) allowed only Mac Williamson's home run in the eighth. He gave up eight hits, did not walk a batter and struck out six.

Moments after the final out, Cleveland ace Corey Kluber also earned his 18th win to take over sole possession of the American League lead.