The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 4-1, highlighted by Shohei Ohtani's 450-foot homer and James Outman's game-winning contribution. Nationals' pitcher Patrick Corbin threw 5.1 scoreless innings, but their bullpen allowed four runs subsequently. Lane Thomas of the Nationals suffered an injury during the game. Alex Vesia, with a season record of 1-2, earned the win, and Evan Phillips secured his sixth save. The Dodgers improved their record to 14-11 and are first in the NL West.
James Outman only wants to talk about Shohei’s homerun ☺️☺️☺️ https://t.co/7Qj6KUWiIi
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Shohei Ohtani hits 450-foot homer into second deck at Nationals Park in Dodgers' 4-1 win https://t.co/uzDkPonmZt
Victory formation! Dodgers x @Yaamava https://t.co/K6rGFBk4c9
#DoyersWeeng to kick off the road trip in D.C.! #Dodgers 4 | 1 #Nationals HR: Shohei Ohtani WP: @Alex_Vesia (1-2) SV: @EvanPhillips36 (6) Ks: 5, Streak: 2W, Record: 14-11, 1st #NLWest #DodgersWin #LetsGoDodgers #LADvsWSH https://t.co/ThPRog8atk
Shohei Ohtani powers the @Dodgers to a series-opening win! https://t.co/dQvRVRoxtm
Dodgers 4, Nationals 1: James Outman comes up with game winner, Shohei Ohtani hits a ball to the moon - By: @ChadMoriyama https://t.co/wIusyI4i6H
#DoyersWeeng to kick off the road trip in D.C.! #Dodgers 4 | 1 #Nationals HR: Shohei Ohtani WP: @Alex_Vesia (1-0) SV: @EvanPhillips36 (6) Ks: 4, Streak: 2W, Record: 14-11, 1st #NLWest #DodgersWin #LetsGoDodgers #LADvsWSH https://t.co/pQUi9bjv8N
#DodgersWin! FINAL: #Dodgers 4, Nationals 1 https://t.co/8B3vNOyRP3
Final: Dodgers 4, Nats 1. Patrick Corbin gave them 5.1 scoreless, but the bullpen gave up 4 runs in 3.2 IP, including Shohei Ohtani's 450-foot homer off Matt Barnes. Lane Thomas suffered an apparent left leg injury on an awkward slide.