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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 13–6 on April 3 at Nationals Park, showcasing offensive firepower that overwhelmed a struggling Washington rotation. Los Angeles' lineup delivered 16 hits and 5 home runs while driving in 13 runs, posting a .790 OPS that proved too much for a Nationals pitching staff that surrendered an ERA of 5.46 across the game. The Dodgers' pitching was equally effective, allowing just 11 hits and striking out 8 batters while maintaining a 3.29 ERA. Washington managed 11 hits with a respectable .783 OPS but could only muster 6 runs despite avoiding defensive errors, suggesting an inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities against Los Angeles' arms. The Dodgers' power display—particularly their five-homer night—established an early offensive tone that the Nationals' defense could not contain. This decisive victory signals Los Angeles' potential to dominate in the division, while Washington faces immediate concerns about its pitching depth heading into the season's opening stretch.