Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals 5/23/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 05/22/2022 at 10:43 PM ET

In Monday night MLB action, the Los Angeles Dodgers will visit the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Nationals. The Dodgers (27-13) have won seven of their last ten games and own the best overall record in the National League. On Sunday, Los Angeles went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position and left ten men on base during a 4-3 road loss against Philadelphia in ten innings.

Thirty-two year old southpaw Tyler Anderson (4-0 4.04 ERA) has pitched well for the Dodgers this season. Through 35 plus innings, Anderson has struck out 34 batters and owns a solid 1.09 WHIP.

The Washington Nationals have lost 15 of their first 20 home games and are stuck in the cellar of the NL East Division standings. On Sunday, Washington erupted for six runs in the fourth inning of an 8-2 road triumph against Milwaukee. SP Aaron Sanchez (3-3) allowed two runs in five innings to earn the win for the Nationals (14-28).

Twenty-three year old righty Joan Adon (1-7 6.38 ERA) has struggled mightily at the major-league level. Control has been a major issue for Adon, who has walked 23 batters through 36 plus frames.

Los Angeles SP Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) is likely a few weeks away from throwing a bullpen session. Through 40 games, Los Angeles ranks 1st in OPS and 1st in runs scored. For the season, Washington ranks 20th in OPS and 21st in runs scored. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 7-4.

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