Double Double for Freddie Dodgers Roll Past Nats 10–5

Sometimes baseball really is that simple.

Two innings. Two pitches. Four RBI’s.

That was the afternoon for Freddie Freeman, who wasted absolutely no time making an impact in the Dodgers’ 10–5 win over Washington. In the first inning, with runners on, Freeman jumped on the first pitch he saw and lined a double into right, bringing home two.

An inning later? Same story. First pitch again — another laser, more runs.

As Yogi Berra once put it: “It’s déjà vu all over again.”

In this case, it was also just good hitting.

Early Offense, Immediate Concern

Mookie Betts helped set the tone early, getting on base and scoring in that first inning rally. But the momentum came with a wrinkle. Shortly after crossing the plate, Betts exited the game with right lower back tightness.

Manager Dave Roberts didn’t sound overly alarmed, calling it “more moderate than significant,” but also made it clear Betts will likely miss a few days as the team evaluates further.

And it’s a reminder worth noting. This Dodgers roster is loaded — but it’s also experienced. Freeman, Betts, Max Muncy, Teoscar Hernández, Miguel Rojas… this isn’t exactly a group of 24-year-olds. Managing workload isn’t optional — it’s part of the plan.

The upside? There’s enough depth here to absorb it.

Glasnow in Control

Tyler Glasnow turned in what continues to look like a very encouraging stretch.

Six innings. Four hits. Two runs. Nine strikeouts.

But more interesting than the line was how he got there. Glasnow leaned more heavily on his curveball than usual — not because it was scripted, but because it was working. “It was less about a plan and more about how good the pitch felt.” That’s usually a good sign for a pitcher.

This version of Glasnow? It might be the best the Dodgers have seen since he arrived in Los Angeles.

Pages Keeps Rolling

While Freeman set the tone, Andy Pages kept the pressure on. Pages finished with three hits, including a three-run homer in the fifth that effectively put the game out of reach.

He’s now hitting .500 (15-for-30) and currently leads the majors in hits.

Not bad for a guy who just keeps showing up and producing.

Will Smith added three hits of his own, while Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker, and Alex Call each chipped in with two.

By the end of the day: 16 hits total.

Not exactly subtle.

How It Unfolded

The Dodgers got to Nationals starter Jake Irvin early and often.

1st inning: Freeman’s two-run double

2nd inning: More traffic, more runs, more Freeman

3rd inning: Pages scores after a steal and a two-out hit

5th inning: Pages launches a three-run homer

From there, it was mostly maintenance. Washington got a couple swings in late — including a two-run homer from CJ Abrams — but the game was never really in doubt after the middle innings.

The Takeaway

This one had a little bit of everything: early offensive execution, a minor injury concern, continued dominance from Glasnow, and a lineup that just keeps producing.

But the story starts — and ends — with Freeman.

No drama.

No wasted motion.

Just results.

And sometimes, that’s what it’s all about.