Los Angeles Dodgers routs Washington Nationals 13-6
Game Summary
Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to a blowout victory over Washington Nationals, 13-6. The game tilted early and never looked back.
The turning point came in the top of the 3rd. Los Angeles Dodgers pushed across 5 runs to seize control of the game.
A full-blown slugfest: 19 combined runs and 27 hits on the day.
Key Players
Shohei Ohtani led Los Angeles Dodgers's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 HR, 4 RBI. Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
CJ Abrams led Washington Nationals's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 HR, 4 RBI. Washington Nationals reliever Ken Waldichuk threw 2.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan: 5.2 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2 K, 3 BB (98 pitches). Bullpen: 3.3 IP, 2 ER, 3 K (ERA 5.40).
Washington Nationals starter Miles Mikolas: 4.1 IP, 11 H, 11 ER, 4 K, 1 BB (87 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. 4 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 4.7 IP, 2 ER, 4 K (ERA 3.86).
Hitting Analysis
Los Angeles Dodgers: 12 H, 10 RBI (team AVG 0.364). 4 extra-base hits (4 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Shohei Ohtani (2-for-5, 1 HR, 4 RBI), Kyle Tucker (3-for-6, 1 HR, 2 RBI), Mookie Betts (2-for-6, 1 HR, 2 RBI), Andy Pages (3-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI).
Washington Nationals: 11 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.297). 4 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Luis García Jr. (2-for-5), CJ Abrams (2-for-5, 1 HR, 4 RBI).