Dodgers down Nationals in wild series finale

Meanwhile Kershaw's postseason struggles (jinx?) continue. His ERA in the regular season was 1.69 but it's a whopping 5.84 in the postseason. His WHIP is also an alarming 1.46, about double his regular season numbers.

Hope wearher in Chicago will be good. Many people from So Calif. will be visiting. Congratulation both team.

Nats used 22 players; the Dodgers used 19 players. Both teams used almost everyone in their 25-man rosters.

The Dodgers starting pitcher Hill threw 55 pitches. The Dodgers closer (who, as it turned out, ended up pitching middle relief) Jansen threw 51 pitches - almost as many as their starter.

The last time Kershaw recorded a save as a professional was in the minors Gulf Coast League. There were 22 people in the stands. His catcher in that game: Jansen (yeah, the same Dodgers closer he just relieved for the save).

With almost every Dodger pitcher exhausted, Maeda may end up pitching Game 1 vs. the Cubs.

Go cubs