The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a difficult series to start this homestand, though it should get easier now against two division opponents they have dominated. The Dodgers are hoping some extra rest for starter Dan Haren will pay dividends Friday night when they begin a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Los Angeles (78-62) dropped two of three to NL East-leading Washington after falling 8-5 in 14 innings Wednesday. The Dodgers are now two games behind the Nationals in the race for the No. 1 seed in the postseason.