July 19: Dodgers 8, Nationals 4

Kazmir overcomes calf cramps in win

Cramps in both his left and right calf couldn't stop Scott Kazmir from completing seven innings, giving the Dodgers a strong start in their series-opening win over the Nationals on Tuesday night in Washington D.C.

Dodgers find capitol offense

The Dodgers scored early and often in their series opener against the Nationals, then held on for an 8-4 win.

Dodgers vs. Nationals Game IV chat

Urias starts Thursday for the Dodgers

The Dodgers will turn to 19-year-old Julio Urias in their series finale against the Dodgers on Thursday morning, his first start in 17 days.

Still no timetable for Kershaw's return

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw still feels discomfort in his back, and will not return to the Dodgers rotation anytime soon. So far he has missed over three weeks with a mild disc herniation in his lower back.

Dodgers-Nationals Tuesday lineups

Here are the Tuesday night starting lineups between the Nationals and Dodgers, with Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth among the obstacles that Scott Kazmir will need to deal with.

Pederson activated from DL

The Dodgers have Joc Pederson back in center field, activating him from the disabled list after missing 15 games with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder.

Ryu shut down with elbow discomfort

After missing a year and a half after surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, Dodgers pitcher is shut down after just one start, this time with elbow discomfort, and was placed on the disabled list with elbow discomfort.

Dodgers open series against first-place Nationals

The Dodgers' road trip gauntlet continues with three games against the NL East-leading Nationals in Washington, beginning Tuesday night.

Dodgers-Nationals probable pitchers

No Clayton Kershaw in this series for the Dodgers, but here are the probable starting pitchers for their three-game series against the Nationals.

Dodgers-Nationals series snapshot

A brief overview of the Dodgers and Nationals heading into their three-game series beginning Tuesday night in Washington D.C.