Game Details
- Matchup: Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN, SportsNet LA, MASN, MLB.TV
Series Recap & Stakes
This is the sixth and final meeting of the season between these two clubs, with the Nationals leading the season series 3-2. After splitting the first two games of this weekend set, today’s rubber match will decide the series winner and could have ripple effects in the NL playoff race.
Washington Nationals – Team Snapshot
- Record: 32-45 (4th in NL East)
- Road Record: 16-21
- Last 10 Games: 2-8
- Key Players:
- James Wood: 21 HR, 57 RBI, .278 AVG – top-10 in MLB for both HR and RBI
- CJ Abrams: .278 AVG, 11 HR – consistent leadoff threat
- Luis García Jr.: .270 AVG, 18 doubles – steady bat in the middle
Starting Pitcher:
Michael Soroka (3-5, 5.06 ERA) – The righty has struggled with consistency and will need to navigate a dangerous Dodgers lineup.
Los Angeles Dodgers – Team Snapshot
- Record: 47-31 (1st in NL West)
- Home Record: 29-14
- Last 10 Games: 7-3
- Key Players:
- Shohei Ohtani: 25 HR, .288 AVG – 3rd in MLB in homers
- Freddie Freeman: .332 AVG – team’s top hitter
- Will Smith: .328 AVG – elite contact and clutch hitting
Starting Pitcher:
Shohei Ohtani (1 IP, 1 ER this season) – Making a rare pitching appearance after recovering from injury. All eyes will be on how deep he goes.
Key Matchup Insights
- Pitching Spotlight: Ohtani’s return to the mound adds intrigue, while Soroka’s 5.06 ERA could spell trouble against LA’s power bats.
- Offensive Trends: Dodgers lead MLB in OPS and runs scored; Nationals rank 22nd in AVG and 20th in runs.
- Injury Watch: Dodgers are missing key arms like Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, and Brusdar Graterol; Nationals are without Josiah Gray and Dylan Crews.
- Momentum Factor: Dodgers are 7-3 in their last 10 and 29-14 at home; Nationals are 2-8 in their last 10 and have struggled on the road.
Game Odds
Washington Nationals 9.5
Los Angeles Dodgers – 249
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 21, 2025
