Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Howie Kendrick blasted a tiebreaking grand slam in the 10th inning as the Washington Nationals overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 Wednesday night and advance to the NL Championship Series.
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw, making a relief appearance in the top of the eighth inning, blew the Dodgers' 3-1 lead by allowing home runs to Anthony Rendon and Juan Soto on consecutive pitches.