Dodgers strike early, avoid sweep with 7-1 win over Nats


              Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Trayce Thompson makes a leaping catch on a line drive from Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
            
              Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Phil Bickford throws to a Washington Nationals batter during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
            
              Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Trayce Thompson crashes into the outfield wall after catching a line drive from Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
            
              Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
            
              Los Angeles Dodgers starter Andrew Heaney throws to a Washington Nationals batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
            
              Los Angeles Dodgers' Hanser Alberto points to the dugout after driving in two runs with a double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers strike early, avoid sweep with 7-1 win over Nats