Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw struck out nine and got the win in his first start back from the All-Star break Sunday against the Nationals.

Kershaw (9-6) allowed two hits in seven innings -- both solo home runs by Jayson Werth and did not walk a batter in a 9-2 victory.

Kershaw has allowed two runs or fewer in three of his last four starts. He has a 1.85 ERA over that span. He's scheduled to make his next start Friday at home against the Reds. He's 5-4 with a 1.80 ERA in 11 starts at Dodger Stadium.