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Dodgers vs Nationals: Can Washington Pull Off a Series Sweep Against Los Angeles?

The Los Angeles Dodgers (9-4) will face off against the Washington Nationals (5-6) in the final game of a three-game series, with the Nationals currently leading 2-0. Landon Knack will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers, while Jake Irvin will be on the mound for the Nationals. Despite the Nationals being the underdogs, can they pull off a surprise victory to sweep the series? The Dodgers are the betting favorite with the line staying steady at -173. Stay tuned for the Dodgers vs. Nationals prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -173 | Nationals +145
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (-105) | Nationals +1.5 (-115)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 63%.

Los Angeles vs Washington Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers will have Landon Knack on the mound in place of Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Wednesday, as Knack has shown promising performance in his previous outings. The Dodgers have been performing well overall, winning three out of four series and boasting a 2.56 ERA from their bullpen. Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts have been standout performers for the team, with Betts leading the squad in OPS. Los Angeles ranks eighth in runs per game and second in ERA, with a power ranking of 2 and a current record of 9-3 for the season.

Washington Nationals Analysis

Jake Irvin will be starting for the Washington Nationals in their upcoming game. He has had a mixed start to the season, with solid performances in his debut but struggling in his next outing. Irvin has subpar numbers against the Dodgers in his career. The Nationals have had a rocky start to the season, but recently rebounded with their first series win. Despite struggles in pitching, their offense has shown promise with CJ Abrams and Keibert Ruiz performing well. Overall, the Nationals are ranked 24th in power rankings and have a record of 4-6. In their last matchups against the Dodgers, the Nationals won one out of three games.

Dodgers Look to Avoid Sweep Against Struggling Nationals

The Los Angeles Dodgers are determined to avoid being swept in this series after falling in the first two games. The Washington Nationals, a relatively young team, have struggled in two out of their first three series. Dodgers pitcher Landon Knack had an impressive rookie season, boasting a 3.65 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP in 2024. Knack's performance against the Nationals was particularly noteworthy, allowing only four runs in 11 innings. On the other side, Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin gave up four runs in his most recent start. Irvin has historically struggled against the Dodgers, with a career 4.57 ERA and 1.47 WHIP. His performance at Nationals Park last season was subpar, with a 5.01 ERA. The Nationals have faced losses in eight of Irvin's last ten outings.

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