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Dodgers Host Nationals: Snell vs. Kent Showdown
5 Sep
Summary
- Dodgers lead NL West, Nationals are fourth in NL East.
- Blake Snell starts for Dodgers, Jackson Kent for Nationals.
- Shohei Ohtani boasts 30 home runs, 80 RBIs this season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to host the Washington Nationals in a three-game series opener at Dodger Stadium on Friday, with the first pitch scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. The Dodgers, holding a strong position with an 83-57 record and leading the NL West, will feature Blake Snell (2-1, 2.42 ERA) as their starting pitcher.
Opposing them are the Nationals, who currently sit fourth in the NL East with a 67-75 record. Jackson Kent (1-2, 5.59 ERA) is expected to take the mound for Washington. This matchup is particularly interesting given the offensive prowess of key players on both sides.
Fans can catch the game on Fubo, SportsNet LA, and Nationals.TV. Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers has been a standout performer, boasting 30 home runs and 80 RBIs with a .906 OPS. For the Nationals, C.J. Abrams has contributed significantly with 29 home runs and 94 RBIs, while James Wood has also impressed with 30 home runs and 100 runs scored.
