"The Dodgers accomplished the feat with a 10-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on May 6, 2009, marking their 13th consecutive home win to start the season."
"Clayton Kershaw's first victory of the season came during this game, where he pitched five innings, allowing just one run on four hits and three walks."
"The Dodgers improved to 21-8 with their record-setting victory, which was nine games better than their record on the same day the previous season."
"The record-breaking win against the Nationals was followed by a loss the next day, snapping the Dodgers' home winning streak at 13 games."
On May 6, 2009, the Los Angeles Dodgers achieved a record by winning their 13th consecutive home game, defeating the Washington Nationals 10-3. This victory marked Clayton Kershaw's first win of the season, where he allowed only one run in five innings. The Dodgers improved to 21-8, leading the National League West by six and a half games. The record was previously held by the 1911 Detroit Tigers. The Dodgers' winning streak ended the following day with an 11-9 loss to the Nationals.
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