Clayton Kershaw was in control all night for the Dodgers, flirting with a perfect game but settling for eight innings of three-hit ball as Los Angeles blanked the Nationals, 3-0, on Wednesday.
Kershaw didn't allow a baserunner until a sixth-inning double from Michael Taylor, and allowed just two more singles the rest of the way. Kershaw struck out eight and walked none.
Kershaw has now won five straight decisions to improve to 10-6 on the campaign. In five of his last six starts, Kershaw has not allowed any runs, lowering his ERA from 3.09 to 2.38.