As if being in the same division as the San Francisco Giants isnt taxing enough, now the Dodgers have to contend with the even-year magic of the Washington Nationals. Are you unfamiliar with that trend? Well, it doesnt get nearly as much attention as the Giants, but the Nats have their own little even-year thing going. Just as in 2012 and 2014, 2016 saw Washington capture the NL East crown; these are the only division-winning teams in the 48-year history of the Expos/Nationals franchise.Sadly, just like the 2012 team, this years team will apparently be without the services of Stephen Strasburg.?Only this time, his absence isnt a disaster of the teams own making. Strasburg isnt the only injury the team must deal with as they begin the playoffs. Wilson Ramos, who not only had the best year of his career but one of the best offensive seasons of any catcher in baseball this year, has been lost for the season with a torn ACL. On top of that, Daniel Murphy, who unexpectedly assumed the role of the teams offensive leader from Bryce Harper, hasnt started a game since Sept. 17 due to a nagging leg injury.The Dodgers know all about injuries, of course, as the team needed 15 different pitchers to make a start for them during the 2016 regular season. However, Game 1 starter Clayton Kershaw appeared to have worked himself back into top form over five late-season starts, and to a lesser degree, that appears to be the case with Game 2 starter Rich Hill as well.While the health of the two teams is the most obvious contrast between the Dodgers and the Nationals, there are other factors to consider in handicapping the series, and the Chalk team of baseball experts will take it from here. Joe Peta, Dave Tuley, and Andrew Lange explain how theyre looking at this NLDS matchup. Tom Brady Jersey . -- The Magic have their first victory of the new year. Kevin Faulk Jersey . 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It was a great learning game for him.Jenkins, who turns 24 on Wednesday, felt a lot more comfortable in his second start.I really felt good, said Jenkins, who threw 107 pitches. I didnt get my first win, but the team got the win. And (Mauricio) Cabrera got his first win.Nick Markakis started the winning rally with a single off Tony Cingrani (2-3) and took third on Jeff Francoeurs single off Blake Wood. Inciartes fly to deep center broke the tie.Cabrera (1-0) got the last five outs for his first career win. The 22-year-old reliever fanned Zack Cozart on a 102 mph fastball to end it.Hes something, Snitker said. He keeps pitching through stressful innings and it doesnt bother him a bit. His expression doesnt change.The win evened the teams season series at three games apiece. Atlanta is last in the NL at 33-61. Cincinnati is next at 35-59.Atlantas bullpen blew a late lead for the second time in four games. Jim Johnson gave up four hits and a pair of runs in the ninth. Cozart tied it with a single. Johnson, who is filling in as the closer, has blown three of his five save chances.Gordon Beckham emerged from a deep slump by hittingg a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning for a 4-2 lead.dddddddddddd. Beckham broke his 0-for-16 slump with a single in the first, and then connected off reliever Michael Lorenzen for his first homer since July 9.You certainly want to go after anybody in that situation, but Lorenzen just wasnt locked in, Reds manager Bryan Price said.STATSSince returning from a left hamstring injury, Beckham is 6 for 31 in eight games. ... Bruces homer gave him a team-high 66 RBI. The Reds are looking to trade the right fielder this month -- they had a deal fall through in the offseason.SO LONGSnitker was ejected in the 10th by first base umpire Angel Hernandez. Adonis Garcia singled and was picked off by Cingrani. Snitker argue that the left-hander had balked.CROSSING SPORTSBengals cornerback Adam Pacman Jones was on the field for batting practice. He talked to several players and signed autographs for fans.TRAINERS ROOMBraves: RHP Shae Simmons felt good a day after he threw nearly 30 pitches in a simulated game. Hell start a rehab assignment in a couple of days. Simmons is recovering from Tommy John surgery a year ago.Reds: 2B Brandon Phillips was back in the starting lineup. He missed two games with a strained right calf, returned on Monday night and left after tweaking it in the fifth inning. ... RHP Jon Moscot had Tommy John surgery. He went 0-3 with an 8.02 ERA in five starts for the Reds. He also had two stints on the disabled list.UP NEXTBraves: Lucas Harrell (1-1) makes his fourth start. Hes faced the Reds once before, allowing two runs in five innings in 2013.Reds: Anthony DeSclafani (4-0) makes his eighth start. Hes had six quality starts, the most on the staff. DeSclafani is 4-0 in his last five starts with a 2.67 ERA.---Follow Joe Kay on Twitter: http://twitter.com/apjoekay ' ' '