Dodgers Look to Sweep Nationals in Series Finale

WASHINGTON (Interstat) — The surging Los Angeles Dodgers will aim for a three-game sweep of the struggling Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon at Nationals Park.

First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. EDT under cloudy skies with a game-time temperature near 85 degrees.

The Dodgers (6-2) have overpowered the Nationals (3-5) to open this series, winning 13-6 on Friday and 10-5 on Saturday. Los Angeles has won five of its last six.

Right-hander Roki Sasaki (0-1, 4.50 ERA) is the probable starter for Los Angeles. He will be opposed by Washington left-hander Foster Griffin (1-0, 3.60 ERA).

A player to watch for the Dodgers is right-hander Tyler Glasnow, who dominated in Saturday’s victory. Glasnow pitched six strong innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits while striking out nine. Over his last two starts, he has a 3.00 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 12 innings.

For the Nationals, infielder Luis García Jr. has been a bright spot in the lineup. He is 7 for 19 (.368) over his last six games, including a 3-for-4 performance with an RBI in Saturday’s loss.

According to Interstat, the Dodgers are projected as heavy favorites with a 72% probability to win. Their game simulator predicts a 6-4 Los Angeles victory. The betting market lists the Dodgers as a -1.5 run favorite with an over/under of 9 runs.

After the series, the Dodgers head to Toronto for a three-game set beginning Monday. The Nationals will remain at home to open a series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.