Washington (31-44) at LA Dodgers (46-30)
- When: Jun 20 2025, 10:10 PM
- Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
- Where to watch: MASN2
Nationals vs. Dodgers: Kershaw’s back, the Nats are nervous and Dodger Dogs are hot
Moneyline: LA Dodgers (-195)
Total: 8.5
Welcome to Hollywood… Nationals Edition
The Washington Nationals are pulling into Los Angeles like a struggling indie film hoping to land an Oscar, but let’s be real, they’re more “straight-to-streaming” right now. With a 1-9 record over their last 10, Washington’s recent play has resembled a blooper reel, not a playoff push.
They’re sending out MacKenzie Gore, who, to be fair, has been the lone sane man in the Nationals’ circus tent. With a sparkling 2.89 ERA and enough strikeouts to open a lumber mill, Gore will try to survive a lineup that swings harder than a toddler on Red Bull.
Dodgers: Lights, Camera, Bat Flips
Meanwhile, the Dodgers are sitting atop the NL West like a villain in a summer blockbuster, rich, dominant and completely uninterested in underdog sob stories. LA’s 28-13 home record is what happens when you mix Hollywood confidence with a Murderers’ Row batting order.
The big news? Clayton Kershaw is back. He’s pitching like someone who realized retirement means listening to his kids play the recorder full-time. He’s 2-0, and while his WHIP is a little bloated (1.30), it’s still better than most humans’ cholesterol levels.
Offensively, Andy Pages has gone full beast mode, hitting bombs like he’s in a Home Run Derby warm-up. And Will Smith, the one that doesn’t slap comedians, has been quietly cooking over the last 10 games.
Prediction:
Unless MacKenzie Gore throws a shutout and also drives in three runs while playing center field, it’s going to be another long night for Washington. The Dodgers are just too deep, too experienced, and too ruthless. LA continues to roll, and the Nats? They’ll probably just be happy if no one trips on their way to the dugout.
Final Score Prediction: Dodgers 6, Nationals 3
Bets Bet: LA Dodgers RL -1.5 (+100)
Total: Over 8.5 (+100)
Fun Fact You Didn’t Ask For:
The Nationals haven’t won a game in LA since Joe Biden was still using MySpace (okay, slight exaggeration). But hey, it feels that long.
Let the West Coast whooping begin.
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