Dodgers shut out by Nationals, drop another series at home in Landon Knack's first start


by Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times— Dodgers right-hander Landon Knack recovered from a brutal two-run, three-hit, 28-pitch first inning in his big-league debut to blank the Washington Nationals on one hit over the next four innings and keep the Dodgers within striking distance on Wednesday. But the Dodgers never struck. An offense that ranks second in the major leagues in runs and homers and fourth in on-base-plus-slugging percentage mustered only five hits off Nationals starter Jake Irvin and three relievers in a 2-0 loss before...

The Washington Times—Shohei Ohtani hits 3 doubles, Landon Knack get first win as Dodgers rout Nationals 11-2. Shohei Ohtani had three doubles to improve his major league-leading batting average to .371, rookie Landon Knack got his first victory and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Washington Nationals 11-2 on Wednesday night.

The Seattle Times—George Kirby strikes out 12 in dominant start, M’s win another series. The Mariners improved to 15-12 on the season and secured their fourth straight series win. They will go for a sweep Sunday with Logan Gilbert on the mound.

The Washington Times—Shohei Ohtani's hard-hit blast off Nationals adds to torrid start in first season with Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani’s 450-foot home run on Tuesday night at Nationals Park was the hardest hit of his career.