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Game Notes: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals (April 7, 2025)

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals, Game Preview (Washington, D.C.)

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Richard Wachtel
April 07, 2025 • Reading Time: 3 minutes

Game Details

  • Los Angeles Dodgers (9-2) vs. Washington Nationals (3-6)

  • Pitching Matchup: RHP Dustin May (0-0, 0.00) vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore (0-1, 2.45)

  • Date: Monday, April 7, 2025 | 6:45 p.m. EDT | Game: # 10 | Home Game: # 7

  • Location: Nationals Park | Washington, D.C.

Game storylines and notes

The Washington Nationals welcome the 2024 World Series Champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, to Washington for a three-game series that starts today. The Nationals will face the Los Angeles Dodgers again during the regular season in LA from June 20 to June 22nd.

Game Recap
LAST GAME RECAP

The Nationals notched their first series win of the season, edging out the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 in a thrilling matchup yesterday. Trevor Williams delivered a standout performance, fanning six over 5.0 innings of three-run ball to secure his first victory of 2025. His outing extended an impressive streak—17 straight starts without giving up more than three runs—matching Max Scherzer’s franchise record (2005-present) set between April 26 and August 28, 2019.

Washington Nationals Schedule
Up Next…

The Nationals will continue their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers tomorrow. The teams have yet to name their starting pitchers.

On Deck…

Wednesday, April 9: After tomorrow’s game, the Nationals will finish the series and current homestand against the Los Angeles Dodgers with the first pitch scheduled at 4:05 p.m. EDT. The Nationals are scheduled to send RHP Jake Irvin (0-0; 5.40 ERA) to the mound, while the Dodgers have yet to announce their starter.

In the hole…

After the Nationals finish their three-game series against the Dodgers, they will hit the road after a day off for a ten-day, three-city road trip that will start in Miami. Then, the Nationals will travel to Pittsburgh and then head to Denver to close out the road trip.

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