Dodgers Wrap Solid Homestand as Kershaw Nears 3,000 Strikeouts
The Los Angeles Dodgers capped a strong 10-game homestand with a 7-3 record, taking series wins over both the Padres and Nationals. As the team continues its push through the summer, all eyes are on Clayton Kershaw, who is inching closer to a historic milestone.
Earl Heath | Contributing Sports Writer
The Los Angeles Dodgers capped a strong 10-game homestand with a 7-3 record, taking series wins over both the Padres and Nationals. As the team continues its push through the summer, all eyes are on Clayton Kershaw, who is inching closer to a historic milestone.
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In the opener against Washington, Kershaw struck out four over five innings, allowing two solo home runs in a 6-5 Dodgers victory. With that performance, the veteran left-hander moved to just eight strikeouts shy of 3,000—a milestone achieved by only 19 pitchers in MLB history.
“There are a few pitches tonight where it clicked,” said Kershaw, whose ERA in June now stands at 2.49. “It’s just not everyone. So hopefully it’ll get there.”
Ohtani Shows Progress on the Mound—and at the Plate
Shohei Ohtani also took the mound during the series, tossing a brief outing in which he struck out two and allowed just one baserunner—an error by Mookie Betts on a sun-lost popup. While Ohtani continues to ramp up from the mound with shorter starts, he delivered big offensively, collecting two crucial late-inning hits in a key win.
Jun 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;Dodgers Max Muncy (13) hits a three-run home run during the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Muncy Delivers a Statement Game
Max Muncy exploded offensively in a 13-7 win, tying his career high with seven RBIs. He hit a three-run homer, cleared the bases with a double in a seven-run seventh, and added his 26th home run in the eighth inning. His seventh-inning blast marked his 200th as a Dodger and his seventh career grand slam.
Nationals Take One Behind Power Surge
Washington avoided the sweep by winning the middle game 7-3, powered by five home runs, including two from Nathaniel Lowe. James Wood, CJ Abrams, and Luis García Jr. also went deep. Nationals starter Jake Irvin struck out seven across 5 1/3 innings, notching his first win in four starts despite allowing two homers.
