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Dodgers lose challenge, follow with homer

LOS ANGELES -- With two outs in the seventh inning Wednesday, Dodgers manager Don Mattingly challenged a ruling on the field that Justin Turner did not get hit by a Jordan Zimmermann pitch.

A replay review determined the call would stand and Turner continued his at-bat.

However, losing the challenge proved fortuitous for the Dodgers, as Turner homered to center field, breaking a scoreless tie and giving the Dodgers a 2-0 lead against the Nationals.

Michael Lananna is an associate reporter for MLB.com.
Read More: Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Justin Turner