Recap: Turner Goes Yard Twice in 6-3 Victory Against Nationals

The Dodgers ave split the series with the Nationals 1-1, having won the first 8-4 and lost the second 8-1. Luckily, the Giants have not been doing to well so the boys in blu ere main 4.5 games behind them in second. On Thursday the Dodgers looked to take the series with Julio Urias getting his first start since the 4th of July.

Let’s take a look at the highlights!

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Lets go Julio pic.twitter.com/7waTmGqqgT

— Brian (@BriRobitaille) July 21, 2016

#ITFDB pic.twitter.com/xJSkdOJA1u

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 21, 2016

The Dodgers got on the board immediately thanks to a 2 run shot by Justin Turner, his 16th on the year.

Agon two out double!

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TURNER GOES YARD!!!

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That was Turner's 16th HR this season (Ties his career-high) pic.twitter.com/9G00LqX8D8

— Elisa Hernandez (@EHernandezTV) July 21, 2016

The Nats would answer in the bottom of the first and cut the Dodgers’ lead in half.

Trea Turner infield single to start the inning. He is fast

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The Dodgers would strike back in the top of the third with a 3 run bomb off the bat of Justin Turner, his second of the day and 17th of the year, a new career high! Howie would also extend his hitting streak to 13 games!

Howie now has a 13 game hitting streak!

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Agon RBI single!

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JT. YOU ARE AN ANIMAL.@redturn2 with a 3-run homer! #Dodgers now lead, 6-1! #AnotherOne ? pic.twitter.com/Y2KyyTe6xc

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 21, 2016

Stay. Hot!!! ?? @redturn2!! ??

— Enrique Hernández (@kikehndez) July 21, 2016

The Red Dream stays red HOT.

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— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 21, 2016

Justin Turner isn’t the only one who is red hot by the way!

Hot Day for Justin Turner, but @alannarizzo always knows how to stay cool. #professional pic.twitter.com/pydHSjtA1L

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) July 21, 2016

– Melting. ???

— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) July 21, 2016

Urias would be pulled after 4 innings giving up 1 run and throwing 77 pitches.

.@theteenager7's day is over after four innings.

Pedro Baez will pitch the bottom of the fifth. pic.twitter.com/kP7kVlkI6u

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The Nationals would get one back in the bottom of the 6th thanks to a single by Heisey and a double by Espinosa.

Heisey with a two out single

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Espinosa with an RBI double and it's now 6-2

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Puig would come in the bottom of the 6th as part of a double switch, but would be pulled after batting in the top of the 7th due to a possible tweak in his leg.

#SVS going to RF to replace Puig who appeared to tweak something running out last grounder. #Dodgers

— . (@THEREAL_DV) July 21, 2016

The Nationals would get another in the bottom of the 7th thanks to an RBI single by Murphy.

Taylor steals second

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Another run scores for the Nationals in the 7th. #Dodgers still lead, 6-3.

Leading off in the 8th: @Adrian_ElTitan pic.twitter.com/qFZdPpDCSj

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 21, 2016

Kenley would get the call to close out the 9th, picking up his 28th save on the year!

Here comes Kenley!

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) July 21, 2016

Time to close this thing out! @kenleyjansen74 will pitch. ? pic.twitter.com/J5WxBKS73I

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 21, 2016

#DodgersWin!

?#WeLoveLA?

FINAL: #Dodgers 6, Nationals 3 pic.twitter.com/bpZNn4Z1SH

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 21, 2016

The Dodgers are now 4 games behind the Giants! #MakingMoves pic.twitter.com/gyT36zTJMn

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) July 21, 2016

The Dodgers would take the series finale 6-3 thanks to a couple of bombs from Justin Turner! Not only did they get the win, Strasberg picks up his first loss on the season.

Unfortunately, Urias did not pitch enough innings to pick up the win, even though he put on an amazing performance. Make sure to tune in tomorrow as Brandon McCarthy takes the mound at 5:15 PM PST against the St. Louis Cardinals. Follow us on Twitter @DodgersNation to get the play by play! Go Blue!

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