Turner a postseason force at plate for Nats

WASHINGTON — Nationals center fielder Trea Turner is showing the Dodgers he can make adjustments in the National League Division Series. After striking out twice against left-hander Clayton Kershaw in Game 1, Turner showed that he wasn’t a pushover against the three-time NL Cy Young Award winner, going 3-for-4 in Washington’s 6-5 loss in Game 4.

“I was a little bit better the second time. I felt like I saw him better,” Turner said. “I knew what to expect. As a team, we made it tough on him.”

Kershaw isn’t the only member of the Dodgers who is having a tough time getting Turner out. In fact, Turner has six hits and scored five runs in his last three games. When he gets on base, he usually scores. Turner will look to continue his hot streak in Game 5 of the NLDS, which is set for Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on FS1.

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At 23, Turner said he is learning to get better as a hitter by watching how teammate Daniel Murphy prepares for a game.

Game Date Time Matchup TV/Highlights Gm 1 Oct. 7   LAD 4, WAS 3 Gm 2 Oct. 9   WSH 5, LAD 2 Gm 3 Oct. 10   WAS 8, LAD 3 Gm 4 Oct. 11   LAD 6, WAS 5 Gm 5 Oct. 13 8 p.m. LAD @ WSH …

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