Clayton Kershaw no-hits Rockies in Dodgers’ 8-0 victory

KEY MOMENT: Clayton Kershaw pitched his first no-hitter, with a career-high 15 strikeouts.

AT THE PLATE: Miguel Rojas hit a bases-loaded double to key a five-run third inning. Rojas thus boosted his career RBI total from one to four.

URIBE CLOSE: Third baseman Juan Uribe could rejoin the Dodgers in a few days. Uribe, who has not played since May 20, is set to start a three-game minor league rehabilitation assignment Thursday at Class-A Rancho Cucamonga. If all goes well, the Dodgers could activate him for Monday’s series opener in Kansas City.

SHORT HOPS: When shortstop Hanley Ramirez was hit by a ball on his right ring finger during Wednesday’s game, the Dodgers feared a fracture, which would have put him on the disabled list for about six weeks. But X-rays were negative, and he started Thursday, making a throwing error. … Infielder Justin Turner (calf) said he has been cleared to play the field in a double switch for two days. Mattingly said Turner was at “90%” and should be able to start Friday. … Left-hander Scott Elbert, who has undergone three elbow surgeries since his last major league appearance Aug. 26, 2012, started a minor league rehab assignment. … Coach Tim Wallach will miss the Dodgers’ weekend series in San Diego. Wallach, one of the greatest players in Montreal Expos history, will be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday.

UP NEXT: The Dodgers are off Thursday. The Dodgers’ Dan Haren (7-4, 3.54) faces the Padres’ Ian Kennedy (5-8, 3.72) on Friday at 7 p.m. at San Diego’s Petco Park. TV: SportsNet LA; Radio: 570, 1020.