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Dodgers Look to Bounce Back in D.C. Behind Dustin May’s Return
Alright, let’s talk Dodgers baseball. After a bumpy weekend in Philly, the Dodgers are rolling into the nation's capital, ready to shake off their first series loss of the season and get back on track. They’re set for a three-game series against the Washington Nationals, and Game 1 is already stirring up some excitement—not just for the match-up, but also for what it says about this team early in the season.
So here’s the vibe: the Dodgers dropped two of three to the Phillies, with Sunday’s 8-7 loss especially frustrating thanks to some wild pitching—11 walks, yikes—and rainy conditions that clearly didn’t help Tyler Glasnow settle in. That setback knocked the Dodgers to 9-2 on the season, and now they’re in second place in the NL West behind the unexpectedly hot Giants. Not ideal, but still very early.
Enter Dustin May, making just his second start since coming back from injury. And honestly? He looked sharp last time out. Five innings, one hit, no earned runs—it was a clean, confident performance against the Braves. Now, he’s taking the mound for the first time ever against the Nationals, and all eyes are on him to keep that momentum going.
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On the other side, the Nats are throwing out MacKenzie Gore, their young ace. He’s already making his third start of 2025 and has looked strong overall—especially on Opening Day when he struck out 13 over six one-hit innings against the Phillies. But he’s had his ups and downs, especially when it comes to keeping left-handed hitters in check. That's something the Dodgers, loaded with lefty power, will definitely try to exploit.
Shohei Ohtani’s in the DH spot, Mookie Betts is back at short, and Tommy Edman slides into center field. Andy Pages gets the night off after a rough showing defensively yesterday. It’s a solid lineup with a nice mix of veterans and younger guys, and they’re clearly aiming to put some pressure on Gore early.
Now, Washington isn’t exactly off to a blazing start—they’re 3-6—but they’ve won two in a row and just beat Corbin Burnes and the Diamondbacks to snag their first series win. So they’re feeling a little momentum too. This could be a tighter series than people expect.
But make no mistake: the Dodgers have dominated in D.C. recently. They’ve won 11 of their last 13 games at Nationals Park, including a sweep last April. Their pitching staff only allowed four total runs in those three games. If May can channel that kind of dominance and keep his control sharp, the Dodgers are in good shape.
First pitch was at 3:45 p.m. PT (6:45 ET), and it’s being broadcast on SportsNet LA for those watching from home. With the Nationals’ bullpen a little stretched from the weekend, this might be a golden opportunity for LA to jump out front early, force Gore into a longer outing than he’s ready for, and take control of the series from the jump.
We’ll see how it all plays out, but with May back on the mound, Ohtani swinging, and the team eager to rebound, this has the makings of a statement game. Let’s go Dodgers.
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