Dodgers Aim to Regain Momentum Against Surging Nationals



After a hot 8-0 start, Los Angeles now finds itself in unfamiliar territory—looking to snap a skid.

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2025 MLB season like a runaway train, roaring to an 8-0 record. But that early dominance has recently hit a speed bump. After dropping three of their last four, including a 6-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Monday night, the defending champions are searching for answers—and a way to get back on track.

The loss came on a day of mixed emotions for the Dodgers, who began Monday celebrating last season’s World Series title at the White House before taking the field at Nationals Park. But the celebratory mood didn’t translate to crisp play, as Los Angeles committed two errors and allowed a late three-run burst from the Nationals in the seventh inning.

Shohei Ohtani continued to dazzle, finishing a double short of the cycle and clubbing his fourth home run of the season, raising his batting average to .311. Catcher Will Smith continues to anchor the lineup with a blistering .400 average, and Tommy Edman leads the team with five home runs.

But Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts knows that offensive firepower isn’t enough if the fundamentals falter.


We’re putting in the work. The guys are focused. But right now, it’s just a matter of cleaning up the little things,” Roberts said. “We’re not playing our cleanest brand of baseball, and it’s costing us.”

Looking to reset the tone on the mound will be 24-year-old lefty Justin Wrobleski, who’s set to make his first start of the season Tuesday night. Recently promoted from Triple-A Oklahoma City, Wrobleski impressed in his lone minor league outing, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings. While he saw limited action in the majors last season (1-2, 5.70 ERA), this will mark his first test against the Nationals.

Washington, meanwhile, is riding high. After a rough 1-6 start, the Nationals have now won three straight, including Monday’s win powered by strong starting pitching and timely hitting. MacKenzie Gore held the Dodgers to two runs over six solid innings, while rookie James Wood delivered a two-run homer that proved pivotal.

“You always want to bring your best when a team like the Dodgers comes to town,” Nationals manager Dave Martinez said. “We played sharp baseball, and that made the difference.”

Taking the hill for the Nationals on Tuesday is 25-year-old Brad Lord, who will make his first career start after three bullpen appearances. Though his MLB debut on March 30 was rocky—failing to record an out—he rebounded with two scoreless innings in Toronto and is eager for his shot in the rotation.

As the two teams square off again, all eyes will be on whether the Dodgers can steady the ship or if the Nationals’ early-season resurgence will continue to gain momentum.

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