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Hill (blister) goes on DL, to miss 4 weeks

WASHINGTON -- After starter Rich Hill exited the first inning after only two pitches due to a blister on his left middle finger in the second game of a split doubleheader Saturday against the Nationals, the Dodgers placed him on the 10-day disabled list on Sunday.

Manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday the left-hander will miss about four weeks. In Hill's place, Los Angeles called up ambidextrous reliever Pat Venditte from Triple-A Oklahoma City

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Hill took the mound against Washington ace Max Scherzer in a game Los Angeles rallied to win, 5-4.