Dodgers vs Nationals: Pitching Showdown

0:00On April 5, Dodgers head to Washington to face the Nationals this Sunday at 1.35pm Eastern time. LA sits at 6 wins and 2 losses, while the Nats are 3 and 5 overall. The Nationals desperately need a win to snap their 4-game losing streak against the Hot Dodgers squad. On the bump for LA, it's Roki Sasaki, with a 0-1 record, 2.25 ERA, and just 4 strikeouts so far. Washington counters with Foster Griffin, 1-0, 3.60 ERA, holding a tight 1.00WHIP through his starts. Betting lines have the Dodgers as heavy favorites at minus 2.13, Nats at plus 176, with the over under and 9 runs. Fans are buzzing about whether the Nats home crowd can spark a turnaround. Both teams are dealing with injury woes that could shake up lineups. Washington has 4 pitchers on the 60-day IEL, with elbow problems, including Trevor Williams and Josiah Gray.

1:01Dodgers are missing Gavin Stone and others on shoulder IELs, plus Mookie Betts day-to-day with back tightness and Tommy Edmund's sideline with an ankle. Issue. Last season, Nats limp to 66 and 96 at home, with a negative run differential, while Dodgers posted 93 and 69. Crushing road games, keep an eye on this pitching matchup, it could decide if Washington climbs out of their early hole. M.O.B News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond. I'm Corey with The Story.