Nats Triumph Over Dodgers: A Thrilling 6-4 Victory! 
What a fantastic game for our Washington Nationals! Led by our stellar lineup, we pulled off a 6-4 victory against the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers. The Nats showed resilience, taking advantage of the Dodgers' fielding errors early on and capitalizing with timely hitting later in the game. Early Drama: Taking the Lead 
The game started with solid pitching and defense, keeping the Dodgers scoreless through the first inning. In the bottom of the 2nd, we got on the board courtesy of some shaky fielding by Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts and second baseman Miguel Rojas, allowing both Dylan Crews and James Wood to score, giving us a 2-0 lead. Dodgers' Response: Ohtani's Power Surge 
The Dodgers' star, Shohei Ohtani, proved his worth in the 3rd inning by hammering a homer, tying the game at 2-2. But in true Nationals fashion, we didn't let that faze us. Luis García Jr. stole second and scored on a single from Nathaniel Lowe, restoring our lead at 3-2 in the bottom of the 3rd. Way to keep the pressure, Nats! Seventh Inning Magic: Wood's Home Run 
The game remained tense until the bottom of the 7th, when James Wood delivered a clutch two-run homer, extending our lead to 5-2. That tremendous swing lit up the stadium and energised the team. Amed Rosario also contributed by singling and scoring on Wood's homer. A further RBI double from Keibert Ruiz drove in Luis García Jr., wrapping up a powerful inning with a solid 6-2 advantage.Closing It Out: Holding Off The Dodgers' Rally 
The Dodgers attempted a late rally in the 8th. The nail-biting tension was palpable when they scored twice, reducing our lead to 6-4. However, pitcher Kyle Finnegan stood tall, squashing their rally hopes and securing the win with key strikeouts, especially against Will Smith and Enrique Hernández.Conclusion: A Victory To Savor! 
This game was a thrilling roller-coaster, and victory tasted even sweeter against such a formidable opponent. Kudos to our boys in red and white for their perseverance and stellar teamwork! We Nationals fans have much to be proud of today. Keep the momentum going, Nats! On to the next one! Natitude forever!
Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Nationals (April 7th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 |