The Dodgers begin the second half with a 4 1/2-game lead over San Francisco in the NL West, having managed to remain in first since the end of May despite a rotation hit by injuries and an inconsistent offense. The Dodgers open a 10-game trip against NL East opponents starting Friday at Washington where the first-place Nationals have won nine of their last 11. Mike Bolsinger (4-3, 3.08 ERA) will start the opener for the Dodgers instead of previously announced Clayton Kershaw. More...