Friday's National League Division Series opener between the Dodgers and Nationals wasn't exactly the dynamic pitchers' duel many were hoping to see.
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw and Nationals No. 1 starter Max Scherzer both struggled in LA's 4-3 victory at Nationals Park.
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Kershaw allowed three runs in five innings and was pulled after throwing 101 pitchers (65 strikes). He did strike out seven batters, but he had to pitch out of jams multiple times after allowing eight hits and a walk.
Scherzer had thrown 91 pitches (60 for strikes) before Wilmer Difo pinch-hit for him in the bottom of the sixth inning.