The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face the Washington Nationals in an exciting three-game series opener. The matchup is scheduled for Friday at 1:05 p.m. EDT in Washington.
Matchup Preview: Dodgers vs. Nationals
The Dodgers enter this series with a record of 4-2, while the Nationals are slightly behind at 3-3. Both teams look to solidify their standings early in the season.
Pitching Probables
Starting for the Dodgers is Emmet Sheehan, who has no wins and a 10.80 ERA with a 2.10 WHIP and six strikeouts. The Nationals will counter with Miles Mikolas, who holds a record of 0-1, a 7.20 ERA, a 1.80 WHIP, and four strikeouts.
Team Performance Overview
Last season, the Dodgers posted an impressive 93-69 overall record, including a 41-40 record on the road. They averaged 5.1 runs per game while allowing 4.2 runs.
The Nationals, on the other hand, struggled with a record of 66-96. They performed at home with a 32-49 record. Throughout the 2025 season, they averaged 8.1 hits per game with 2.8 extra-base hits.
Injury Report
- Nationals:
- Trevor Williams: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Paxton Schultz: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- DJ Herz: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Dodgers:
- Gavin Stone: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Jake Cousins: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Landon Knack: 15-Day IL (undisclosed)
- Bobby Miller: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Brusdar Graterol: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Brock Stewart: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Tommy Edman: 10-Day IL (ankle)
- Blake Snell: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Kike Hernandez: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Evan Phillips: 60-Day IL (elbow)
As the Dodgers face the Nationals, fans can expect a competitive and thrilling series. Both teams aim to build momentum as the season progresses.
