Chris Taylor hit a three-run homer and Zach McKinstry made big plays with his bat and glove as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 9-5 Saturday night.

AJ Pollock also drove in three runs for the defending World Series champions, who are off to a 7-2 start that includes wins in four of their last five games. Julio Urías (2-0) allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor, left, runs by Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Chris Taylor hit a three-run homer and Zach McKinstry made big plays with his bat and glove as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 9-5 Saturday night.
Los Angeles Dodgers' AJ Pollock, right, scores on a single by Zach McKinstry as Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes can't hold on to the throw during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Taylor's two-out drive to left field off Patrick Corbin (0-1) was the key hit during a five-run second. Taylor's first home run of the season came two batters after McKinstry's single plated a pair of runs to give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor, left, runs to first as he hits a three-run home run as Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes watches during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Washington pulled to 6-3 in the sixth when Soto lined a drive into the bleachers in right field and Yan Gomes had an RBI single. The Nationals had the bases loaded with two outs but Jimmy Nelson struck out Stevenson.
Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder AJ Pollock makes a sliding catch on a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Victor Robles during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Corbin, reinstated from the injured list Saturday after clearing COVID-19 protocols, retired the Dodgers in order in the first on 12 pitches but had control problems in the second. He walked the first three batters in the inning before Will Smith was forced out at home on Gavin Lux's grounder to first. Then came McKinstry's single and Taylor's homer.
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Zach McKinstry makes a catch on a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Starlin Castro during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

LASORDA TRIBUTE
Washington Nationals' Yadiel Hernandez, right, lays on the ground after being hit by a pitch as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith, left, watches and home plate umpire Brian Gorman gestures during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Nationals: RHP Will Harris (right hand inflammation) has progressed to long tossing at the team's alternate training site in Fredericksburg, Virginia. ... RHP Kyle McGowin was moved to the taxi squad after Corbin was brought off the injured list. ... INF Adrián Sanchez has been sent to the alternate training site.
Washington Nationals' Andrew Stevenson, left, tosses his bat after striking out to end the sixth inning of a baseball game as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith throws the ball Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

The series finale features a pair of three-time Cy Young Award winners as Nationals righty Max Scherzer (0-0, 6.00 ERA) opposes Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (1-1, 4.26).
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor, left, runs by Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Chris Taylor hit a three-run homer and Zach McKinstry made big plays with his bat and glove as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 9-5 Saturday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers' AJ Pollock, right, scores on a single by Zach McKinstry as Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes can't hold on to the throw during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Taylor's two-out drive to left field off Patrick Corbin (0-1) was the key hit during a five-run second. Taylor's first home run of the season came two batters after McKinstry's single plated a pair of runs to give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor, left, runs to first as he hits a three-run home run as Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes watches during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Washington pulled to 6-3 in the sixth when Soto lined a drive into the bleachers in right field and Yan Gomes had an RBI single. The Nationals had the bases loaded with two outs but Jimmy Nelson struck out Stevenson.

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder AJ Pollock makes a sliding catch on a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Victor Robles during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Corbin, reinstated from the injured list Saturday after clearing COVID-19 protocols, retired the Dodgers in order in the first on 12 pitches but had control problems in the second. He walked the first three batters in the inning before Will Smith was forced out at home on Gavin Lux's grounder to first. Then came McKinstry's single and Taylor's homer.

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Zach McKinstry makes a catch on a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Starlin Castro during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

LASORDA TRIBUTE

Washington Nationals' Yadiel Hernandez, right, lays on the ground after being hit by a pitch as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith, left, watches and home plate umpire Brian Gorman gestures during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Nationals: RHP Will Harris (right hand inflammation) has progressed to long tossing at the team's alternate training site in Fredericksburg, Virginia. ... RHP Kyle McGowin was moved to the taxi squad after Corbin was brought off the injured list. ... INF Adrián Sanchez has been sent to the alternate training site.

Washington Nationals' Andrew Stevenson, left, tosses his bat after striking out to end the sixth inning of a baseball game as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith throws the ball Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

The series finale features a pair of three-time Cy Young Award winners as Nationals righty Max Scherzer (0-0, 6.00 ERA) opposes Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (1-1, 4.26).

Juan Soto homered twice and Ryan Zimmerman had three hits for the Nationals, who remain without four players due to coronavirus cases and quarantines.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor, left, runs by Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor, left, runs by Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Taylor's two-out drive to left field off Patrick Corbin (0-1) was the key hit during a five-run second. Taylor's first home run of the season came two batters after McKinstry's single plated a pair of runs to give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead.

McKinstry, playing right field with Cody Bellinger on the injured list, made a big defensive play to end the top of the first when he threw out Zimmerman at third after a bloop RBI single by Starlin Castro.

Pollock came up big in the seventh, clearing the bases with a two-out double to left. Andrew Stevenson tried to make a diving grab but missed, with the ball rolling to the wall before it was retrieved by Castro.

Los Angeles Dodgers' AJ Pollock, right, scores on a single by Zach McKinstry as Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes can't hold on to the throw during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers' AJ Pollock, right, scores on a single by Zach McKinstry as Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes can't hold on to the throw during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Washington pulled to 6-3 in the sixth when Soto lined a drive into the bleachers in right field and Yan Gomes had an RBI single. The Nationals had the bases loaded with two outs but Jimmy Nelson struck out Stevenson.

Soto struck again in the ninth with a two-run shot to right for his eighth career multi-homer game.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor, left, runs to first as he hits a three-run home run as Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes watches during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor, left, runs to first as he hits a three-run home run as Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes watches during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Corbin, reinstated from the injured list Saturday after clearing COVID-19 protocols, retired the Dodgers in order in the first on 12 pitches but had control problems in the second. He walked the first three batters in the inning before Will Smith was forced out at home on Gavin Lux's grounder to first. Then came McKinstry's single and Taylor's homer.

The left-hander struck out four straight Dodgers in the fourth and fifth before being chased when Corey Seager got aboard on a single and came home on Justin Turner's double to give the Dodgers a 6-1 lead. Corbin ended up allowing six runs on six hits and struck out five.

Urías retired 11 straight from the second to the sixth before surrendering Soto's solo shot. The left-hander allowed nine hits and struck out three.

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder AJ Pollock makes a sliding catch on a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Victor Robles during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder AJ Pollock makes a sliding catch on a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Victor Robles during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

LASORDA TRIBUTE

The Dodgers honored late Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda before the game. The video tribute featured Lasorda singing Frank Sinatra's “My Way” during spring training in 2013 during a montage of highlights. Lasorda passed away on Jan. 7 at age 93 due to a heart attack.

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Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Zach McKinstry makes a catch on a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Starlin Castro during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Zach McKinstry makes a catch on a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Starlin Castro during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Nationals: RHP Will Harris (right hand inflammation) has progressed to long tossing at the team's alternate training site in Fredericksburg, Virginia. ... RHP Kyle McGowin was moved to the taxi squad after Corbin was brought off the injured list. ... INF Adrián Sanchez has been sent to the alternate training site.

Dodgers: OF Mookie Betts (lower back stiffness) was held out of the lineup for a third straight game but did some hitting pregame. Manager Dave Roberts said he does not foresee Betts being placed on the injured list. ... RHP Brusdar Graterol (non-injury related) threw 15 pitches in a simulated inning. ... RHP Tony Gonsolin (right shoulder inflammation) will throw a bullpen Sunday.

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Washington Nationals' Yadiel Hernandez, right, lays on the ground after being hit by a pitch as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith, left, watches and home plate umpire Brian Gorman gestures during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Washington Nationals' Yadiel Hernandez, right, lays on the ground after being hit by a pitch as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith, left, watches and home plate umpire Brian Gorman gestures during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

The series finale features a pair of three-time Cy Young Award winners as Nationals righty Max Scherzer (0-0, 6.00 ERA) opposes Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (1-1, 4.26).

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Washington Nationals' Andrew Stevenson, left, tosses his bat after striking out to end the sixth inning of a baseball game as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith throws the ball Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)

Washington Nationals' Andrew Stevenson, left, tosses his bat after striking out to end the sixth inning of a baseball game as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith throws the ball Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP PhotoMark J. Terrill)