On May 6, 2009, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals to break a Major League Baseball record for most consecutive home wins to begin a season.
The win was their 13th in a row at Dodger Stadium, which broke the previous record of 12 established in 1911 by the Detroit Tigers.
A 21-year-old Clayton Kershaw got the start on the mound for the Dodgers and turned in five solid innings, allowing four hits and a run while striking out five and walking three to earn the victory.
The Dodgers gave him early run support in the bottom of the first inning when Rafael Furcal singled to lead things off and then Andre Ethier drove him in on a double-play ball after Orlando Hudson doubled and Manny Ramirez walked.