Powered by a two-run, ninth-inning double by Matt Kemp, the Dodgers survived a blister-shortened outing from Rich Hill, a curious strategic decision by manager Dave Roberts and a dominant performance by Nationals ace Max Scherzer to sweep a doubleheader at Nationals Park.
Kemp came off the bench to send the Dodgers to a 5-4 victory in the nightcap after the team rode Ross Stripling's right arm for a 4-1 victory earlier in the day.
Kemp doubled off Nationals closer Sean Doolittle after singles by catcher Austin Barnes and second baseman Logan Forsythe. The hit brought his dugout to life as the Dodgers (19-26) celebrated their third victory in a row.