- Reuters
MLB roundup: Dodgers pull off sweep of Nats
Zach McKinstry homered and drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the visiting Washington Nationals 3-0 on Sunday, sweeping the three-game series between the last two World Series champions. In a matchup of three-time Cy Young Award winners, Clayton Kershaw (2-1) threw 86 pitches over six scoreless innings. Washington's Max Scherzer (0-1) allowed one run on just three hits over six innings.
- Associated Press
LEADING OFF: Kershaw vs Scherzer as last 2 champs collide
Los Angeles is looking for a three-game sweep of its first home series this season, and Dodgers starters are 5-0 in their last seven outings. The Dodgers have won five of their last six regular-season games against the Nationals and are 11-4 versus Washington over the past four seasons.
- Associated Press
Kershaw barely outduels Scherzer, Dodgers sweep Nats 3-0
Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer have won three Cy Young Awards and one World Series ring apiece since their spectacular careers both began in 2008. Kershaw has nudged slightly ahead of his friendly rival in that last category, thanks to the Los Angeles Dodgers' superb start to the season — and one fortunate break in the outfield Sunday when these two veteran aces went head to head. Kershaw pitched six innings of five-hit ball to win an outstanding duel with Scherzer, and rookie Zach McKinstry drove in all three runs in the defending champion Dodgers' 3-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.
NL West Table
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | .800 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 3 | .727 | 0.5 | |
| 6 | 4 | .600 | 2.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | .400 | 4.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | .300 | 5.0 |
