Nationals vs Dodgers: Wood's Moment

It's April 3rd, I'm Cory with the story.

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The Washington Nationals kick off their first home series of the season, Friday against

the two-time defending World Series Champion Los Angeles, Dodgers.

Coming in at four wins and two losses, they've already handled tough foes like the Chicago

Cubs, taking two out of three, and nearly swept the Philadelphia Phillies before their bullpen

faltered in the finale.

This three-game set starts with Miles McCollis facing Emmett Shehan on Friday, April 3rd,

then Jake Irvin against Tyler Glassnow, Saturday, April 4th, and Foster Griffin versus

Rocky Sasaki, Sunday, April 5th.

Without Kay Cavalli or Zach Latel available, the pressures on these three starters, especially

after Mikaless struggled in his debut while Irvin.

And Griffin looks sharp.

Meanwhile, the Nats' offense has been on fire, scoring the second most runs in baseball

through six games with the third most hits, all about team, hitting rather than solo

stars.

But they'll face a Dodger staff tied for third in ERA at 2.83, so keeping that momentum

at home will be key to staying competitive.

Fans are especially watching Outfielder James Wood, who's off to a rough start at 3 for

27, with 12 strikeouts over six games.

The buzz is growing about a triple A reset, but this series in front of the home crowd

against elite pitching could be a chance to flip the script, and show the power we saw

late last year.

If the rotation holds, the bats keep clicking, and wood heats up, the nationals could pull

off another upset against the Dodgers.

Keep an eye on Nationals Park this weekend.

It might just set the tone for their whole campaign.