Max Scherzer outdueled Clayton Kershaw in a battle of three-time Cy Young winners in LA, and Washington’s ace handed a 4-1 lead to the Nationals’ bullpen after six innings and 106 pitches. Two nights after the Nats’ relievers blew a late lead in Citi Field, they held on for a 5-2 win over the Dodgers in the series opener in Chavez Ravine, with Matt Grace, Sammy Solis, Brandon Kintzler, and Sean Doolittle locking down the third win in four games on the current road trip.
Scherzer vs Kershaw: Max Scherzer started the night (3-4) with a 3.