Photos:: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Nationals Jayson Werth, right, celebrates with Daniel Murphy after his solo home run in the 9th inning.

Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth celebrates after rounding the bases on a ninth-inning homer against Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulls relief pitcher Kenley Jansen from the game after surrendering three runs in the ninth inning.

Nationals catcher Jose Lobaton celebrates as Dodgers Corey Seager strikes out in the 8th inning.

Dodgers right fielder Josh Reddick leaps but can’t make the catch on a two-run double by Nationals Ryan Zimmerman in the 9th inning.

Dodgers right fielder Josh Reddick leaps but can’t make the catch on a two-run double by Nationals Ryan Zimmerman in the ninth inning.

Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager drops the ball on a single by Nationals Ryan Zimmerman in the 7th inning.

Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager can’t field a ball hit by Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman that was deflected by pitcher Joe Blanton for a seventh inning hit.

Dodgers reliever Luis Avilan celebrates after striking out Nationals seond baseman Daniel Murphy to end a 6th inning threat.

Dodgers pinch hitter Carlos Ruiz is greeted at home plate by teammate Joc Pederson after hitting a two-run homer in the fifth inning.

Dodgers catcher Carlos Ruiz rounds the bases after hitting a pinch-hit two run homer in the fifth inning.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers pinch-hitter Carlos Ruiz rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez.

Dodger 2nd baseman Charlie Culberson can’t handle the throw as Bryce Harper steals second base and advances on catcher Yasmani Grandal’s throwing error in the 3rd inning.

Dodger pitcher Kenta Maeda looks down after giving up two of his four runs against the Nationals in the 3rd inning.

Kenta Maeda tries to gather himself during a difficult third inning.

Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal is late with the tag on Nationals centerfirelder Trea Turner who scored on a Jayson Werth triple in the third inning.

Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda hangs his head as Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon circles the bases on a third inning two-run homerun.

Dodgers Justin Turner celebrates after scoring a run against the Nationals in the 1st inning.

Dodgers base runner Justin Turner slides home safely to beat the tag from Nationals catcher Jose Lobaton in the 1st inning.