The Dodgers put their two-game winning streak on the line beginning on Monday as they welcome the Nationals to Chavez Ravine, completing their nine-game homestand. Here is a look at the television schedule and starting pitching matchups for all three games at Dodger Stadium.
Monday, 7:10 p.m. (Prime Ticket)
Josh Beckett gets the start in the opener on Monday night, looking for consecutive quality starts for the first time all season. Beckett has a 5.13 ERA in seven starts, but on the plus side has yet to allow a home run in two May starts. Jordan Zimmermann has been magnificent this season at 6-1 with a 1.59 ERA, and starts Monday for Washington. Zimmermann has allowed nine runs in seven starts this season, including just one run in 24 innings over his last three starts.
Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. (KCAL)
Clayton Kershaw has a 2.27 ERA in his last six starts but only one win to show for it during that span. Kershaw has allowed one earned run in each of his last two starts. Dan Haren hasn't struck out more than five in any one start this season, but is 3-0 with a 3.15 ERA in his last three starts.
Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. (Prime Ticket)
We will find out Monday whether or not Zack Greinke starts the series finale. If so, his return to the mound will be 34 days after breaking his collarbone. If not, Matt Magill makes his fourth major league start. Left-handed pitcher Ross Detwiler has a 2.53 ERA but is 2-3 on the season.