The Nationals have found themselves in this position plenty of times over the last month-plus, having lost the first game of a series before bouncing back to win the next night, leaving the finale as the decisive rubber game.

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Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen was impressive his last time out, giving up one earned run and striking out 10 Giants in seven innings.

The Padres have gone 26-13 in games when they record at least eight hits. Thursday’s game is the seventh meeting between these teams this season. The Dodgers are ahead 5-1 in the season series.

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The Padres led that series 2-1 and had a chance to close it out at home, but they fell 8-0 as eight Dodgers pitchers combined on a shutout. The Dodgers then returned home to win 2-0 in Game 5 as ...