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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.