The Washington Nationals jumped on Clayton Kershaw early and made it stick. They beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-2.
The Nats worked nine hits off Kershaw, a rare feat. Amazing when you consider the team came into the game hitting .235. This one was a team effort.
In the battle of the aces, Max Scherzer had the better night. But, he had trouble getting clean innings and ran out of gas in the sixth at 106 pitches. Usually with pinpoint command, he walked three and plunked Corey Seager twice.