Dodgers (19 - 27) @ Nationals (25 - 23)

It's Ernie Banks day in Washington D.C. as the Dodgers take on the Nationals in a doubleheader at Nationals Park.

Washington Nationals' right-hander Jordan Zimmermann has put together a strong 2012 campaign and he looks to keep things going against the Los Angeles Dodgers this afternoon in Nationals Park.

The Washington Nationals announced this afternoon that Danny Espinosa received good news on what he feared was a worse injury to his shoulder than it turned out to be and Michael Morse is reportedly back in the Nats' lineup tonight.

SIngle game playoff tickets go on sale Friday. Ryan Zimmerman was nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award. Danny Espinosa's shoulder might not be as bad as expected... Nats vs Dodgers at 7:05 pm EDT.

The Herm Winningham Gauntlet begins for the Dodgers on Tuesday, with the Nationals and Reds on tap this week. The Dodgers open a three-game series in Washington D.C. against the Nats.

The Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers start a three-game set in the nation's capital tonight with Jordan Zimmermann on the mound against LA right-hander Aaron Harang.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, one game out of a playoff spot, battle the two best teams in the National League this week in the Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds. Will their offense arrive in time for the test?

Washington Nationals' second baseman Danny Espinosa had an MRI on his shoulder on Monday, but the Nats didn't announce any results this afteroon. The team is expected to make an announcement on Tuesday.

The Washington Nationals dropped their third-straight and were swept in Turner Field by the Atlanta Braves, who dominated game three and took a 5-1 decision.