Dodgers' Top Hitters Erupt with Four Home Runs in Rout of Nationals

Ohtani, Tucker, Betts and Freeman all go deep as LA's offense breaks out

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:53pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a vibrant color palette, capturing the raw energy and power of the Dodgers' offensive outburst.The Dodgers' star-studded lineup unleashes its offensive might, with four home runs from the top of the order.Chicago Today

The top four hitters in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup - Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman - all homered in a 13-6 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday. It was Tucker's first home run since joining the Dodgers, and Ohtani's first RBI of the season.

Why it matters

The Dodgers' star-studded lineup had been relatively quiet to start the season, with Ohtani, Tucker, Betts and Freeman all struggling at the plate. This offensive outburst shows the team's immense potential when their top hitters are firing on all cylinders.

The details

After the first six Dodgers hitters went down in order, the top of the order broke through in the third inning. Ohtani hit a three-run shot to right to tie the game at 3-3, and Betts followed with a two-run homer two batters later. Andy Pages added a two-run homer in the fourth, and Freeman hit a two-run blast in the fifth. Tucker capped the day with a solo shot in the seventh, finishing with three hits.

  • The game took place on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Shohei Ohtani

A two-way star for the Los Angeles Dodgers, known for his prowess both on the mound and at the plate.

Kyle Tucker

An outfielder who signed a $240 million, four-year deal to join the Dodgers from the Chicago Cubs.

Mookie Betts

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

Freddie Freeman

A veteran first baseman and former MVP who is a key part of the Dodgers' star-studded lineup.

Andy Pages

A young outfielder who hit a two-run homer for the Dodgers in the fourth inning.

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What they’re saying

“'Rome isn't burning,' manager Dave Roberts cracked.”

— Dave Roberts, Manager

“'It's a new day. That's really it. Nobody in here is panicking or anything. One week, tough week. That probably is not going to be our last week that we don't hit well.'”

— Mookie Betts

“'It was nice. First homer — first actual ball I've hit in the air well, out in front and everything. You can't complain when you hit a homer.'”

— Kyle Tucker

What’s next

The Dodgers will look to continue their offensive momentum in the next game of the series against the Nationals.

The takeaway

This game showcased the immense offensive firepower of the Dodgers' lineup when their top hitters are clicking. If Ohtani, Tucker, Betts and Freeman can sustain this level of production, the Dodgers will be a force to be reckoned with in the National League.