Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Picks and Prediction for Saturday April 4 2026
Use Code WWWC The Los Angeles Dodgers (5–2) are set to take on the Washington Nationals (3–4) at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. After a convincing win over the Nats on Friday, the Dodgers will try to keep that momentum going and put together another strong game, aiming to lock up the series win in D.C. as their season continues to take shape. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.
Los Angeles vs. Washington Game Information
- April 4, 2026
- 4:05pm EST
- Nationals Park
- MLB.TV/Nationals.TV/Sportsnet Los Angeles
Washington Form & Recent Results
Washington heads into this game in a rough patch, riding a three-game losing streak and dropping three of their last five. Their most recent result was a 13–6 defeat against Los Angeles on Friday, but CJ Abrams still managed to be a major bright spot at the plate. Abrams went 2-for-5 and did a little bit of everything offensively, blasting a home run, scoring once, and driving in four runs. Even with the losses piling up, performances like that show Washington can still produce runs when the lineup clicks, and Abrams in particular has been setting the tone for their offense early in the season.
In the early going, Abrams and Joey Wiemer have been Washington’s top power threats, leading the team with two home runs each. A group of hitters sits right behind them with one homer apiece, including Jacob Young, Brady House, Keibert Ruiz, and James Wood. Abrams has also been their most productive run producer overall, leading the Nationals with 10 RBIs, while Wiemer has been the team’s hottest pure hitter, batting an eye-popping .588 through his first five games. The bigger issue lately hasn’t been scoring though, it’s been preventing runs. Over their last five games, Washington’s pitching staff has given up an average of 5.4 runs per game, and that has been the main factor dragging them down during this three-game skid. They started the season strong, but they’ve cooled off since then, and now they’ll try to regroup on the mound, steady things defensively, and even up both their record and this series with the Dodgers on Saturday.
Los Angeles Form & Recent Results
Los Angeles comes into this game riding a one-game winning streak, and they’ve taken three of their last five games overall. They’re coming off an explosive 13–6 road win over Washington on Friday, a game where the Dodgers’ offense was firing on all cylinders. Shohei Ohtani had a huge night at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a home run, a run scored, and four RBIs. As a team, Los Angeles piled up 16 hits and launched five home runs, finishing with 32 total bases. Even with all that production, they still left eight runners on base, which shows just how many chances they created throughout the game. On the mound, starter Emmet Sheehan went 5.2 innings and gave up seven hits and four earned runs, while also issuing three walks and striking out two.
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The Dodgers are getting power from several key bats through their first seven games. Mookie Betts, Andy Pages, Will Smith, and Freddie Freeman are tied for the team lead in home runs with two each, while Max Muncy, Kyle Tucker, Ohtani, and Alex Freeland are right behind them with one apiece. Betts and Pages have also been the most productive when it comes to driving in runs, leading the team with seven RBIs each. Pages has been especially impressive early on, batting .480 through seven games, which is currently best on the roster. Over their last five games, Los Angeles is averaging 4.6 runs per game, and after a rough series loss to Cleveland, they’ll be looking to move on quickly. Friday’s win against the Nationals gives them momentum, and they’ll try to carry that energy into this game as they push for a road series win in Washington.
Key Stats
- Los Angeles’ Freddie Freeman this season: 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, .214 BA
- Washington’s CJ Abrams this season: 2 HRs, 10 RBIs, .269 BA
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- LAD -271 / WSH +218; O/U 9.5
Los Angeles vs. Washington Picks and Prediction
After cruising to a convincing 13–6 win over the Nationals on Friday, the Dodgers will try to keep that momentum going Saturday, aiming for a second straight win and the series. Washington, meanwhile, will be looking to respond with a stronger game and even things up. Los Angeles will hand the ball to Tyler Glasnow, who’s been sharp early in the season, posting a 3.00 ERA over six innings of work. The Nationals will counter with Jake Irvin, who’s off to a solid start as well at 1–0 with a 3.60 ERA in the season’s opening stretch. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 7-2.
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