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Match Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals

Aug 7, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (22) walks to first base during sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Washington Nationals on 54th May 2022 in what will be the third of their ongoing series. The Dodgers have won both the games of the series quite comprehensively and will be aiming to sweep the struggling Nationals team.

  • Dodgers currently have a record of 29-13.
  • Nationals currently have a record of 14-30.

Injury Report:

Dodgers:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Tommy KahnleRPFri, May 20ForearmExpected to be out until at least Jun 17
Clayton KershawSPFri, May 20PelvisExpected to be out until at least Jun 24
Blake TreinenRPTue, May 17ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jul 22
Andrew HeaneySPMon, May 16ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 1
Victor GonzalezRPSun, May 15ElbowExpected to be out until at least Aug 26
Danny DuffySPFri, Apr 8ForearmExpected to be out until at least Jun 1
Jimmy NelsonRPFri, Mar 18ElbowExpected to be out until at least Sep 1
Dustin MaySPThu, Mar 17ElbowExpected to be out until at least Aug 15

Nationals:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Nelson CruzDHSun, May 22AnkleProbable for May 25
Joe RossSPSun, May 22ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 8
Stephen StrasburgSPSun, May 22NeckExpected to be out until at least Jun 3
Alcides EscobarSSSun, May 22UndisclosedProbable for May 25
Carter Kieboom3BFri, May 20ElbowOut for the season
Hunter HarveyRPWed, May 11ForearmExpected to be out until at least May 26
Mason ThompsonRPTue, May 10BicepsExpected to be out until at least Jun 11
Sean DoolittleRPSun, May 8ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 8
Anibal SanchezSPTue, May 3NeckExpected to be out until at least Jun 16
Ehire Adrianza3BThu, Apr 21QuadricepsExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Will HarrisRPThu, Apr 7PectoralExpected to be out until at least Jun 10
Seth RomeroRPThu, Apr 7CalfExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals

Jul 12, 2020; Los Angeles, California, United States; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) gestures after hitting a double during an intrasquad game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
  • Cody Bellinger – Dodgers

The Dodgers have absolutely blown the Nationals in both the games of the series so far, and Cody would love to join the party as well, and we can expect a big game from him here.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Dodgers will be the favorites to win this game and complete the series sweep, as they continue their push towards an excellent season.

Match Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers to win the game.

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