Dodgers' Top Hitters Erupt with Four Home Runs

Ohtani, Tucker, Betts, and Freeman power LA to victory over Nationals

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:52pm

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A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes of bright blue, red, and yellow, capturing the dynamic energy of a baseball game.The Dodgers' star-studded lineup flexed its muscles with a quartet of home runs, showcasing the team's offensive firepower.Los Angeles Today

The top four hitters in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup - Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman - all hit home runs in the team's 13-6 win over the Washington Nationals. It was Tucker's first homer since joining the Dodgers earlier this season.

Why it matters

The Dodgers' offense has been inconsistent to start the year, so this offensive outburst from their star-studded top of the order is an encouraging sign as they look to make another deep playoff run. The Nationals, meanwhile, are struggling to find their footing in the early going.

The details

Each of the Dodgers' first four hitters - Ohtani, Tucker, Betts, and Freeman - connected for solo home runs in the game, accounting for a significant portion of the team's 13 runs. Tucker's homer was his first since being traded to LA from the Houston Astros in the offseason.

  • The game was played on April 3, 2026.

The players

Shohei Ohtani

A two-way star for the Los Angeles Dodgers, excelling as both a pitcher and hitter.

Kyle Tucker

An outfielder who was recently traded to the Dodgers from the Houston Astros.

Mookie Betts

An All-Star outfielder and one of the Dodgers' top offensive threats.

Freddie Freeman

A veteran first baseman and former MVP who signed with the Dodgers in the offseason.

Washington Nationals

The Dodgers' opponent, a struggling team looking to turn their season around.

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What they’re saying

“When our big guys at the top of the order get going like that, it sets the tone for the whole team.”

— Dave Roberts, Dodgers Manager

What’s next

The Dodgers and Nationals will play the second game of their series on April 4, 2026.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' star-studded lineup showed its potential in this offensive outburst, providing hope that their bats will continue to come alive as the season progresses. However, the Nationals' struggles highlight the need for the team to find more consistency if they hope to compete in the NL East.