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Dodgers Crush Nationals: Ohtani & Tucker Power 13-6 Homer Fest
3 Apr
Summary
- Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead three-run homer, breaking an early tie.
- The Dodgers' offense exploded for five home runs in a decisive win.
- Washington's home opener loss was their worst since moving to D.C.
The Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Washington Nationals 13-6 on Friday, with Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Tucker leading a powerful home run display. Ohtani’s three-run homer in the third inning broke a 3-3 tie, giving the Dodgers the lead they would not relinquish. Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Andy Pages also homered for the Dodgers, contributing to a total of five long balls.
Washington’s pitcher Miles Mikolas (0-2) endured a difficult outing, allowing a career-high 11 runs on 11 hits in just 4 1/3 innings. The Nationals’ home opener was particularly rough, marking their fifth consecutive loss on opening day at home and their most runs allowed in a home opener since the franchise moved to Washington in 2005. Emmet Sheehan (1-0) secured the win for the Dodgers, despite giving up an early three-run homer.
Despite struggling entering the game, Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 38 games and added a single and a sacrifice fly to his productive evening. Teoscar Hernández also contributed with three hits, including an RBI double, before being removed from the game. The series continues Saturday with Tyler Glasnow starting for the Dodgers against Jake Irvin for the Nationals.
