LAN @ WAS

Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals, October 7, 2016

On October 7, 2016, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 4-3 at Nationals Park, a Division Series game. It was decided by a single run. The game information lists a crowd of 43,915, a game time of 226 minutes, and a night start. The weather notes give 72 degrees, cloudy skies, and a 7 mph wind. The line score has the Los Angeles Dodgers crossing the plate in the first and third; the third brought 3 runs. The Washington Nationals scored in the third and fourth innings, with the biggest frame a 2-run third. The Los Angeles Dodgers had 8 hits and the Washington Nationals 9, with 1 and 0 errors. Clayton Kershaw was the winning pitcher, allowing 3 earned runs on 8 hits in 5.0 innings. Max Scherzer took the loss after 6.0 innings and 4 runs. The save went to Kenley Jansen. Clayton Kershaw led all pitchers with 7 strikeouts. The Los Angeles Dodgers used Pedro Baez, Joe Blanton, Grant Dayton, Kenley Jansen, and Clayton Kershaw on the mound. The Washington Nationals used Mark Melancon, Max Scherzer, and Sammy Solis on the mound. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, Justin Turner went 2 for 3, 1 home run, and 2 RBI. The Los Angeles Dodgers got another home run from Corey Seager. For the Washington Nationals, Anthony Rendon went 2 for 4 and 2 RBI. Dan Bellino worked home plate.