LOS ANGELES — A feeling of relief washed over the Dodgers’ clubhouse as they prepared to head home after a hard-fought victory in Washington. The tense moments leading up to the win against the Nationals had the team on edge, facing the possibility of a sweep by a team they were expected to dominate. However, a late comeback secured a 6-5 victory, salvaging what had been a lackluster road trip.
Despite the win, there were areas of concern that were highlighted during the six-game stretch. The starting pitching struggled, with fill-in arms like Justin Wrobleski and Landon Knack failing to deliver quality starts. The absence of Freddie Freeman, who had been sidelined with an ankle injury, also had an impact on the lineup’s performance.
Defensive lapses further compounded the team’s woes, with errors and miscommunication costing them runs in key moments. While the Dodgers managed to overcome these challenges and secure a win, it was clear that improvements were needed moving forward.
As the team heads back to Los Angeles, they will look to regroup and address the issues that were exposed during their road trip. With reinforcements on the horizon and the potential return of key players, the Dodgers remain optimistic about their prospects for the rest of the season.