Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Max Scherzer's dominant performance and Ryan Zimmerman's three-run home run lifted the Washington Nationals to a 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday to force a series-deciding Game 5 in the NL Division Series.
Scherzer allowed one earned run and four hits while striking out nine across seven solid innings against the Dodgers. The ace's masterful outing prevented Los Angeles from closing out the NLDS after the Dodgers grabbed a 2-1 series lead Sunday.