DODGERS’ KERSHAW OUTDUELS STRASBURG

Clayton Kershaw outdueled Stephen Strasburg with seven sharp innings, and Yasmani Grandal hit a tiebreaking RBI double, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers edge the visiting Washington Nationals 2-1 on Wednesday. Kershaw (8-2) allowed three hits and struck out nine in his first win since May 17. Pedro Baez got two outs before Kenley Jansen finished for his 10th save. Strasburg (7-2) struck out eight in six innings in his first loss since April 29. The ace right-hander was 5-0 with a 2.75 ERA in his previous six starts.