Nats Host Dodgers in Home Opener

On April 3rd, the Washington Nationals kick off their home season this afternoon against

the Los Angeles Dodgers, the reigning World Series champs.

It's a classic underdog battle as the Nats host the NL West leaders in a three-game weekend

series.

Washington sits in a three-way tie for third in the NL East after a two-and-four start.

The Nats grab two wins out of three in Chicago and one out of three in Philly to open the

year.

Their bats are on fire, tie for second in MLB with a 281 team average through six games.

Joey Wimmer leaves the charge at 588, with young stars Dalen Lyle and Brady House right behind.

Fans are buzzing about this match-up, especially with new additions like veteran, miles

meekalus, and foster Griffin shaking up the roster.

McCollus makes his home debut today after a rough first outing, while Griffin impressed

in his MLB return Sunday with five strikeouts.

It's got that gritty storyline vibe everyone loves.

Meanwhile, the Dodgers look vulnerable after dropping two of three to Cleveland, scoring

just seven runs total and getting shut out until the ninth end.

Their last game.

Stars like Shohei Otani and Muki Betts have been quiet early in 2026.

Probable starters lineup with Mashihan facing meekalus today, Jake Irvin against Tyler

Glass now, Saturday, and Griffin versus Roki Sasaki Sunday.

With the gnats keep hitting like this, they could steal a few from the giants and build

real momentum right here at home.

You've been listening to Washington Nationals News today, AI-powered team coverage.