Shohei Ohtani extended his MLB-leading batting average to .371 with three doubles, while rookie Landon Knack notched his first career victory as the Los Angeles Dodgers cruised past the Washington Nationals 11-2 on Wednesday night. The Dodgers unleashed a season-high 20 hits en route to their third consecutive win, with Mookie Betts and Will Smith each contributing four hits and Andy Pages blasting a home run.
Starter Landon Knack pitched six shutout innings to earn his first major league victory as the Los Angeles Dodgers clobbered the host Washington Nationals 11-2 on Wednesday night. The Dodgers’ offense exploded for 20 hits, including three doubles from Shohei Ohtani and four hits apiece from Will Smith and Mookie Betts. Andy Pages homered in the eighth inning for Los Angeles, which won its third straight game.
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani raised his batting average to .371, rookie Landon Knack recorded his first major league victory, and the Dodgers cruised to an 11-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. Ohtani contributed three doubles and two RBIs, leading the major leagues in slugging percentage (.695), OPS (1.128), extra-base hits (21), and doubles (14). The Dodgers had a season-high 20 hits, with Mookie Betts and Will Smith each collecting four hits and Andy Pages hitting a home run.
After falling to Shohei Ohtani’s record-setting home run on Tuesday, the Washington Nationals aim to bounce back in the second game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon. Ohtani’s towering blast left Los Angeles in awe, but the Dodgers are determined to regain momentum with Landon Knack taking the mound. Meanwhile, the Nationals will send Jake Irvin to the hill, hoping to repeat his shutout performance from last week. Despite mishaps on the basepaths, Washington manager Dave Martinez remains confident in his team’s aggressive approach. The status of outfielder Lane Thomas is uncertain after he left Tuesday’s game due to a leg injury. With a nine-game road trip ahead, the Dodgers are eager to build on their win and continue their momentum.
