The Los Angeles Dodgers are closing out their first road series of the season against the Washington Nationals without star Mookie Betts.

When Shohei Ohtani goes, so do the Dodgers. And that was true in a big way in Friday afternoon's 13-6 victory over the Nationals. Ohtani launched his first home run of the season in the third inning,

The Dodgers’ have been tested on their path to immortality, overcoming a wave of pitching injuries in 2024 and near-elimination in last year’s Fall Classic. Because of that, manager Dave Roberts said the pressure on the team actually feels lessened now.

Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts exited their 10-5 win over the Nationals in the bottom of the first inning. Here's the latest update on his status.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts left their game at Washington after the top of the first inning because of right lower back pain

Shohei Ohtani's homer and sacrifice fly led the Dodgers to an 8-6 victory over the Nationals, completing a series sweep. The Dodgers rallied from a five-run deficit to win.