"Joey Wiemer hasn't been seen since April Fool's Day except for cameos in the dugout. For that matter, where has the real James Wood been? Wood jogged out of the box on a grounder up the middle that he had a legit chance for an infield single."
"Manager Blake Butera's promise that his players would run a Hard-90 is in question. 'We're going to play hard. We're going to do the little things right. ... Control the things we can control - running a Hard-90,' Butera said."
"The Nats haven't been the same since a blown save on Wednesday. The Dodgers crush bad pitching, and the starting pitchers have struggled, looking like they were tossing BP."
"Beating the Dodgers on any given day is a tough enough task. The worst case is the Nats get swept by the Dodgers and are 3-6 going into the Cardinals series on Monday."
The Washington Nationals began their 2026 season with a 3-1 record but have since entered a 4-game losing streak. A pivotal game against the Dodgers could determine if they end the day at 4-5 or 3-6. Players Joey Wiemer and James Wood have been underperforming, with Wood's effort questioned after a lackluster play. Manager Blake Butera's commitment to hard play is in focus as the team struggles. The Nats' pitching has faltered, and a win against the formidable Dodgers is crucial to avoid being swept.
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