Dodgers vs Nationals Recap: Big Hit Offense Storms to 10-5 Win

During the first inning, Freeman ripped a cutter into right field. The ball jumped off his bat at 106 mph and two runs scored. That double put the Dodgers ahead 2–0 and set the tone early. In the second, Freeman doubled again and added two more runs, making it 5–0. Those two doubles changed the lead for good and created a big momentum swing. As a result, Los Angeles controlled the game and kept Washington on the ropes.

In the third inning, Call sliced a single to left and Pages scored. That added another run and made it 6–0. Then in the fifth, Pages unloaded a three-run homer into left-center. The ball flew 387 feet with a 100 mph exit speed, and the Dodgers led 9–2. That big fifth inning was the largest scoring frame and showed their lineup’s power. Meanwhile, the Nationals tried to respond, but Los Angeles kept answering with strong, calculated swings.

Washington fought back in the third and fourth innings. García Jr. tripled in the third to make it 6–1, and Mead doubled in the fourth to push the score to 6–2. Later, Abrams blasted a two-run homer in the eighth, cutting the gap to 10–4. Tena added a ninth-inning single that made it 10–5. Although the Nationals showed resilience, they could not close the full comeback against a deep Dodgers lineup and steady run support.

The Dodgers won 10–5, fueled by early offense and steady pitching. Tyler Glasnow started for Los Angeles and the staff depth was praised in previews. Los Angeles improved to 6–2 overall and stayed hot at home. Washington fell to 3–5 as they search for consistency. The report lists Landon Knack on the 15-day injured list and Gavin Stone on the 60-day IL. Mentioning injuries helps show team challenges while the season moves forward.