had a chance to deliver a knockout blow in the first

But they let Strasbeg off the hook. Thanks for nothing, Bellinger and Seager (again).

After that Strasberg found his sea legs and held the Dodgers scoreless. If they knock him out early, the Nats would have to go deep into their horrible bullpen.

Re. Kershaw, Rendon hit a good pitch......credit to him. The pitch to Soto was a batting practice slider. That's all on Kershaw.

Had no problem sending Kelly out again. He was lights out in the previous inning. I would have pulled him after the Rendon (that guy again) double. Bring Jansen in, walk Soto and take your chances from there.

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