Tale of the Tape: Hill vs. Roark in Game 2

The Dodgers look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead, while the Nationals try to draw even as the clubs meet for Game 2 of their National League Division Series at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT) on Saturday on FS1.

Los Angeles will send veteran left-hander Rich Hill to the mound at Nationals Park. Washington counters with right-hander Tanner Roark, who will be making his first career postseason start.

Season stats

Hill: 12-5, 2.12 ERA (3-2, 1.83 ERA since trade from A’s to Dodgers), 110 1/3 IP, 129 K

Roark: 16-10, 2.83 ERA, 210 IP, 172 K

Game Date Time Matchup TV Gm 1 Oct. 7   LAD 4, WAS 3 FS1 Gm 2 Oct. 8 4 p.m. LAD @ WSH FS1 Gm 3 Oct. 10 4 or 6 p.m. WAS @ LAD MLBN *Gm 4 Oct. 11 5 or 8 p.m. WAS @ LAD FS1 *Gm 5 Oct. 13 5 or 8 p.m. LAD @ WSH FS1 *- If necessary | All times listed ETShop for postseason gear: Dodgers | Nationals • Dodgers vs. Nationals NLDS coverage

Hill against the Nationals

2016: Did not face Washington

Career: 1-1 in four appearances (three starts), 4.34 ERA, 18 2/3 IP, 17 K, 6 BB

Hates to face: Ryan Zimmerman, 6-for-9 (.667), 2B, 2 HR, 3 RBIs

Why he’ll win: Hill posted a 2.22 ERA …

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