Dodgers Outfielder Andy Pages Leads Charge for Series Sweep Over Nationals

Pages' hot start has the star-studded Dodgers lineup firing on all cylinders.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:23pm

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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages, who was overlooked during spring training, has been on a tear to start the season, hitting .500 with 3 home runs as the Dodgers look to complete a 3-game series sweep over the Washington Nationals. The Dodgers' loaded lineup has been clicking, with the team hitting 6 home runs in the last 2 games, though they may be without star shortstop Mookie Betts who exited Saturday's game with back pain.

Why it matters

The Dodgers' offensive firepower has been on full display early in the season, with young outfielder Andy Pages emerging as a key contributor alongside the team's established stars. This series against the Nationals could showcase the Dodgers' depth and versatility as they chase another postseason berth.

The details

Pages has been a standout for the Dodgers, going 15-for-30 (.500) with 3 home runs. He slugged a 3-run homer in the Dodgers' 10-5 win on Saturday, his second straight game with a home run. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Pages' approach at the plate, saying he's 'taking professional at-bats' and 'hitting to all fields.' The Dodgers' lineup has been clicking, with the team hitting 6 home runs in the last 2 games, though they may be without star shortstop Mookie Betts who exited Saturday's game with back pain.

  • On Saturday, Pages slugged a 3-run homer in the Dodgers' 10-5 victory.
  • Pages has homered in back-to-back games for the Dodgers.

The players

Andy Pages

A 25-year-old outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers who has been on a tear to start the season, hitting .500 with 3 home runs.

Mookie Betts

The star shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers who exited Saturday's game with right lower back pain and will likely miss the series finale.

Dave Roberts

The manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers who praised Pages' approach at the plate and is monitoring Betts' injury status.

Tyler Glasnow

A starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers who commented on the team's loaded lineup, saying 'Pitching against us would suck, for sure.'

CJ Abrams

The shortstop for the Washington Nationals who has homered in 3 straight games and has 12 RBIs through 8 games.

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What they’re saying

“He's having a great start. I think that what we're seeing is he's taking professional at-bats. He's controlling the zone. He's fighting when he gets two strikes. He is hitting to all fields. Right now, he's showing he's a complete hitter. And that's really good to see.”

— Dave Roberts, Dodgers Manager

“I think pitching against us would suck, for sure. Glad I don't have to do it. I think talking to other guys even on other teams, there's just no break. There's no 'Pitch around this guy to get to this guy,' because everyone is good at baseball. It makes it really hard. It's nice to be on this side of it.”

— Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers Pitcher

“He's like a tactician out there. Just the way he thinks through how he wants to attack hitters, he's like a silent assassin. He's a pretty quiet guy, but you see he's always paying attention to what's going on so he's never really surprised at any moment.”

— Blake Butera, Nationals Manager

What’s next

The Dodgers will send right-hander Roki Sasaki to the mound for his first career appearance against the Nationals in the series finale, while Washington will counter with left-hander Foster Griffin, who impressed in his Nationals debut last Monday.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' loaded lineup has been firing on all cylinders, led by the breakout performance of young outfielder Andy Pages. Even with the potential loss of star shortstop Mookie Betts, the Dodgers' depth and versatility make them a formidable opponent as they chase another postseason berth.