Shohei Ohtani’s Three Doubles and Landon Knack’s First MLB Win Lead Dodgers to 11-2 Victory over Nationals – NBC Los Angeles
Shohei Ohtani’s Three Doubles Lead Dodgers to 11-2 Rout of Nationals
Los Angeles Dodgers Dominate Washington Nationals in 11-2 Victory
Shohei Ohtani continued his incredible season with three doubles, improving his major league-leading batting average to .371, as the Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to an 11-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.
The Dodgers had a season-high 20 hits in the game, with Mookie Betts and Will Smith each contributing four hits. Rookie Landon Knack earned his first victory, pitching six strong innings and retiring the last 13 batters he faced.
Ohtani, who leads the majors in several offensive categories, including slugging percentage and OPS, showcased his power with two RBI doubles in the eighth and ninth innings. His performance at the plate has been nothing short of spectacular this season.
In addition to Ohtani’s heroics, Andy Pages also contributed with a home run, while Max Muncy and Gavin Lux added key hits to help the Dodgers build a commanding lead over the Nationals.
On the pitching side, Knack delivered a solid performance, bouncing back from a tough debut against Washington last week. He struck out five batters and kept the Nationals’ offense in check throughout the game.
The Nationals managed to score early in the game with a solo home run from Nick Senzel, but they struggled to generate any offense after the second inning. Their pitching staff had a tough night, with starter Jake Irvin giving up six runs on 12 hits in less than five innings.
Overall, it was a dominant performance by the Dodgers, who have now won three straight games and look to continue their winning streak in the upcoming series against the Nationals.
Injury updates for both teams were also provided, with Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen making a rehab appearance and Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas being placed on the injured list.
The series finale is set for Thursday, with Los Angeles sending Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the mound to face Washington’s MacKenzie Gore. It promises to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams vying for a victory.
