Andy Pages and the Dodgers Are One Win Away From Sweeping the Nationals, and the Bats Are Finally Hot
The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the brink of something special this weekend. After dominating the Washington Nationals on Friday night with a 13-6 rout, Tyler Glasnow, Freddie Freeman, and Andy Pages led the charge to clinch a series win on Saturday. Now the Dodgers have a chance to complete the sweep, and nearly everything went right for them in their latest victory.
The offensive firepower the Dodgers have been waiting for all week finally showed up. Mookie Betts explained why the team isn't panicking about their slow start through the first week of the season, and for good reason. After that dominant 13-6 win on Friday where the bats woke up in a big way, the momentum carried into the next day. The Dodgers have now scored double-digit runs on consecutive games, a sign that the lineup is clicking when it matters most.
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There's one cloud hanging over all this success: Mookie Betts left Saturday's game in the first inning with right lower back pain. Miguel Rojas took over at shortstop, stepping into the role seamlessly. The Dodgers' front office is preparing to potentially operate without one of their most important bats, which makes the team's ability to win without him a crucial test. This is exactly the kind of depth that needs to show up if the Dodgers are going to stay rolling through the early season.
The Rotation Is Finding Its Footing
Beyond the offense, there's reason for optimism on the mound. Emmet Sheehan bounced back from a terrible season debut in his second start, proving much more effective against Washington despite still having things to work on. Manager Dave Roberts has expressed confidence in Roki Sasaki despite some rough outings early on. The pitching staff is starting to settle in, and that combination with the suddenly explosive offense is exactly what this team needs to keep rolling into the second week of play.
The Dodgers are hunting their first series sweep of 2026. One more win seals it.
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