NEWSLETTER
Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers (12-8) host C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (7-10) on Wednesday, with first pitch at 3:10 PM ET.
Find out how to watch the Los Angeles-Washington matchup below.
When is Dodgers vs. Nationals and when does it start?
Where to watch Dodgers vs. Nationals
The Dodgers and Nationals will take to the field at Dodger Stadium for this matchup on April 17, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on MASN2.
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Dodgers vs. Nationals Game Preview
Ryan Yarbrough (5.0 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 3 K) registered the win in the Dodgers’ 6-2 victory over the Nationals yesterday. Betts led the way offensively, going 5-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI. Patrick Corbin (6.1 IP, 5 R, 9 H, 5 K) was handed the loss for the Nationals.
Dodgers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Dodgers are 12-8 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 60% of those games).
Los Angeles averages 1.3 home runs per game to rank second in baseball with 26 total home runs.
The Dodgers rank fourth in baseball, slugging .439.
Los Angeles’ 4.05 team ERA ranks 14th across all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the Dodgers combine for the No. 4-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.183).
Nationals Stats, Odds & Insights
The Nationals have entered the game as underdogs 15 times this season and won six, or 40%, of those games.
Washington has hit 16 homers this season, which ranks 18th in the majors.
The Nationals rank 18th in the majors with a .383 team slugging percentage.
Washington has pitched to a 4.67 ERA this season, which ranks 24th in baseball.
The Nationals have a combined WHIP of 1.497 as a pitching staff, which is fourth-worst in baseball this season.
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| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
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Nationals Starter Recent Performance: Jake Irvin
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Athletics | Apr. 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Phillies | Apr. 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| at Reds | Mar. 31 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Dodgers Key Players to Watch
Landon Knack makes his first start of the season for the Dodgers.
The righty will make his MLB debut at 26 years old.
Betts leads Los Angeles in home runs with six, runs batted in with 18 and his batting average of .388 is also best on his team.
Shohei Ohtani has collected 28 hits this season and has an OBP of .385. He’s slugging .634 on the year.
Teoscar Hernandez leads Los Angeles in RBI with 18 while batting .286 with five home runs.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
Jake Irvin (0-1) will take the mound for the Nationals, his fourth start of the season.
The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed six innings while giving up one earned run on one hit in a matchup with the Oakland Athletics.
The 27-year-old has pitched to a 4.24 ERA this season with 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.6 walks per nine across three games.
Abrams paces the Nationals in home runs (four) and runs batted in (10).
Jesse Winker’s .373 batting average is a team-high mark.
Lane Thomas has collected a team-best 10 RBI.
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