MLB Final Intelligence
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals โ Recap
April 4, 2026 ยท Nationals Park ยท View Preview
Game Recap
Los Angeles Dodgers secured a decisive 10-5 victory against the Washington Nationals, demonstrating a potent blend of offensive power and effective starting pitching. The Dodgers consistently applied pressure throughout the game, building a lead that the Nationals ultimately could not overcome.
The Dodgers established an early advantage on their way to the five-run win. Their offense broke through with a key three-run surge in the second inning, setting the tone for their scoring output. Washington managed to put runs on the board but found themselves continuously playing from behind as Los Angeles continued to add to its lead.
Much of the Dodgers' success stemmed from a balanced attack at the plate and a shutdown performance on the mound. Andy Pages delivered a standout offensive performance, collecting three hits, including a home run, and driving in three runs while scoring twice himself. This offensive surge was complemented by Tyler Glasnow's commanding effort, as the right-hander notched nine strikeouts across six innings while allowing just two earned runs, effectively stifling the Nationals' lineup through the majority of the contest.
The Dodgers' ability to combine timely hitting with a dominant pitching performance ultimately decided the outcome, allowing them to cruise to victory. With the win, Los Angeles improved their record to 76-51, while Washington's record fell to 60-67.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 2nd inning, when the Los Angeles Dodgers scored 3 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow W |
|
6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 3.00 |
| Jake Irvin L |
|
4.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8.00 |
| Brad Lord |
|
2.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4.91 |
| Cole Henry |
|
2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Ben Casparius |
|
1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6.75 |
| Edgardo Henriquez |
|
1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Tanner Scott |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.45 |
| Gus Varland |
|
1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Pages |
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. |
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Smith |
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Freddie Freeman |
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Call |
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Tucker |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Shohei Ohtani |
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CJ Abrams |
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Curtis Mead |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jose Tena |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Freeland |
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Max Muncy |
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Young |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jorbit Vivas |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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