First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 PM ET / 7:10 PM PT, with live coverage on MLB Network, MASN, SportsNet LA, and MLB.TV.
This is the second game of a three-game weekend series, with the Dodgers narrowly taking the opener 6–5 behind a two-run homer from Miguel Rojas and a solid outing from Clayton Kershaw, who moved within eight strikeouts of the 3,000 milestone. The Nationals nearly rallied in the ninth but fell short, extending their road struggles.
Washington Nationals: Irvin Faces Tall Task in LA
Record: 31–45 (5th in NL East)
Last Game: 5–6 loss vs Dodgers
Probable Starter: Jake Irvin (5–3, 4.23 ERA, 1.23 WHIP)
Strengths:
- James Wood’s Breakout: Leads team with 20 HRs, 56 RBIs, and a .279 AVG
- Luis García Jr.’s Consistency: .270 AVG, 18 doubles, 6 HRs
- Improved Plate Discipline: Top 10 in walk rate over last 15 games
Concerns:
- Pitching Depth: 4.92 team ERA ranks 28th in MLB
- Bullpen Woes: 5.61 FIP in June, worst in MLB
- Irvin’s Splits: 5.33 FIP vs lefties, .265/.319/.500 slash line allowed
Key Players:
- James Wood: 20 HRs, .564 SLG, 56 RBIs
- Luis García Jr.: .270 AVG, 6 HRs, 15 walks
- CJ Abrams: .287 AVG, 10 HRs, 14 SBs
Los Angeles Dodgers: May Looks to Silence Nats’ Bats
Record: 47–30 (1st in NL West)
Last Game: 6–5 win vs Nationals
Probable Starter: Dustin May (4–4, 4.46 ERA, 1.33 WHIP)
Strengths:
- Elite Offense: 5.53 runs per game (1st in MLB), 117 HRs (1st)
- Shohei Ohtani’s MVP Pace: 25 HRs, .292 AVG, 44 RBIs
- Freddie Freeman’s Matchup Edge: 177 wRC+ vs RHP, 1.5 total bases prop in play
Concerns:
- Injury List: Glasnow, Snell, Graterol, and others on 60-day IL
- May’s Inconsistency: 5.50 ERA over last 10 starts
Key Players:
- Shohei Ohtani: .292 AVG, 25 HRs, 44 RBIs
- Freddie Freeman: .306 AVG, .524 SLG vs RHP
- Andy Pages: .293 AVG, 15 HRs, 51 RBIs
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
| Category | Nationals | Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .239 (21st in MLB) | .264 (3rd in MLB) |
| Team ERA | 4.92 (28th) | 4.19 (21st) |
| Home Runs | 86 (T-20th) | 117 (1st) |
| Last 10 Games | 3–7 | 7–3 |
| Season Series | Tied 2–2 | — |
- Dodgers are 34–7 when out-hitting opponents
- Nationals are 18–11 when not allowing a HR
- Over 8.5 total runs has hit in all 4 meetings this season
Game Odds
Washington Nationals 9.5
Los Angeles Dodgers – 272
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
