LOS ANGELES DODGERS NEWS

Sitting as expected Betts (foot) isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against Washington, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact After fouling a ball off his left foot Thursday against Miami, Betts will likely be out for the duration of Los Angeles' series against the Nationals. Kolten Wong will man second base Saturday while Betts recovers, and Jason Heyward will start in right field.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excelling with Los Angeles Brasier earned a hold against the Nationals on Friday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning.

Impact Brasier entered in the eighth inning to serve as the bridge to closer Evan Phillips and retired the side in order on 14 pitches. His late-frame deployment suggests manager Dave Roberts' growing trust in him -- since Aug. 12, Brasier has collected five holds in nine scoreless appearances. Brasier struggled with the Red Sox early this season but has been lights-out since joining the Dodgers in June, posting a 0.86 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and 29:7 K:BB over 31.1 innings while picking up seven holds, two wins and one save.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Friday Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk Friday in an 8-5 victory against the Nationals.

Impact Hernandez hit one of three homers for the Dodgers off MacKenzie Gore in the contest, swatting a solo shot to left field in the fourth inning. Hernandez continues to see semi-regular playing time for Los Angeles despite not being the primary option at any position, and he's gone 5-for-12 with two RBI over his past three games. Since rejoining the Dodgers via trade July 25, the utility man is slashing .265/.326/.436 with three homers, 18 RBI and 13 runs over 36 games.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts homer Friday Muncy went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Friday's 8-5 win over Washington.

Impact Muncy tied the score 3-3 with his fourth-inning solo shot and added an RBI single in the sixth. The veteran infielder went deep three times over his final six games in August, but this was his first home run through six contests in September. Muncy is batting just .207 on the campaign, though he's tied for eighth in the NL with 33 homers and ranks fourth with 93 RBI.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets franchise record Friday Freeman went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and two runs scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Nationals.

Impact His fifth-inning two-bagger off Mason Thompson set a new Dodgers record, as it gave Freeman his 53rd double of the year -- breaking a mark that had stood since 1929 when the team played in Brooklyn and was known as the Robins. Freeman continues to push for a second MVP trophy, and since the beginning of August he's slashing .360/.430/.576 with 18 doubles, four homers, four steals, 18 RBI and 25 runs in 36 games.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in return Martinez went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 8-5 win over the Nationals.

Impact Activated from the IL earlier in the day, Martinez wasted little time proving he was fully recovered from his groin injury as he drove a MacKenzie Gore slider over the fence in right-center field for a two-run shot in the first inning. It's his first long ball since July 25 and 26th of the season, and the 36-year-old DH might have enough time left on the calendar to reach 30 homers for the first time since 2019.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 22nd save Phillips struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 22nd save of the season in an 8-5 win over the Nationals.

Impact The right-hander needed just 11 pitches (eight strikes) to convert his 10th straight save chance, fanning Jake Alu and Carter Kieboom to wrap things up. Phillips' last blown save came in early July, and he sports a stellar 1.47 ERA, 0.55 WHIP and 17:2 K:BB through 18.1 innings since the All-Star break.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with no-decision Sheehan came away with a no-decision Friday in the Dodgers' 8-5 win over the Nationals, giving up five runs on six hits and a walk over 4.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact Twice the right-hander got handed a two-run lead, and twice he quickly coughed it up, serving up a three-run homer to Keibert Ruiz in the first inning and a two-run shot to CJ Abrams in the fifth. Sheehan's failed to last five innings in each of his last three starts in the majors, posting a 5.84 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 13:5 K:BB and 3.6 HR/9 in 12.1 innings during those outings, and its not clear if he'll remain a regular member of the rotation over the final weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Letters to Sports: How did Julio Urías not learn first lesson? Readers of the Los Angeles Times agree with columnist Bill Plaschke that the Dodgers should cut ties with Julio Urías after latest domestic...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals play in game 2 of series

The Los Angeles Dodgers meet the Washington Nationals with a 1-0 series lead

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookies take center stage in Dodgers-Nationals rematch The Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals went through a chunk of their pitching to begin their weekend series.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Nats slug big homers but can't get key outs vs. Dodgers WASHINGTON -- The Nationals struggled to establish the strike zone, allowing the Dodgers to dictate in an 8-5 rain-delayed setback at Nation...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Mookie Betts gets clean scans on bone bruise as Dodgers roll past Nationals WASHINGTON — After a week of bad news on and off the field, the Los Angeles Dodgers finally got a reprieve Friday.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 9

Preview the September 9 matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Freddie earns spot in Dodgers history with record-setting double WASHINGTON -- Before the Dodgers’ opener in the nation’s capital, manager Dave Roberts said star Mookie Betts was going to be out for at lea...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Dodgers Highlights: Record Freddie, Bats Slug Enough to Save Sheehan From Rough Start The Dodgers battle the weather to win a slugfest in Washington.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers endure long rain delay to earn win over Nats Chris Taylor hit a two-run double to spark Los Angeles’ four-run sixth inning and the Dodgers went on to defeat the host Washington National...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers Highlights: Record Freddie, Bats Slug Enough to Save Sheehan From Rough Start The Dodgers battle the weather to win a slugfest in Washington.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Dodgers endure long rain delay to earn win over Nats Chris Taylor hit a two-run double to spark Los Angeles’ four-run sixth inning and the Dodgers went on to defeat the host Washington National...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Imaging scans clean on foot CT scans and an MRI taken Friday on Betts' left foot showed no structural damage, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Betts fouled a ball hard off his foot Thursday at Miami and is expected to be held out of the Dodgers' entire weekend series at Washington, but he has avoided a serious injury and could return as early as Monday's series opener against the Padres. The 30-year-old NL MVP candidate was batting .423/.500/.754 with 11 homers, 31 RBI and 37 runs scored over his last 34 games prior to suffering what has now been labeled a bone bruise.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

J.D. Martinez homers, Freddie Freeman sets franchise doubles record as Dodgers beat Nationals

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers All-Star Mookie Betts unlikely to play this weekend after fouling ball off foot

Mookie Betts is unlikely to play in the Dodgers’ weekend series against the Nationals after fouling a ball off his left foot.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Explains Decision to Shut Down Walker Buehler Long-term point of view.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers star Mookie Betts (foot) likely out until Monday Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts will likely miss the three-game weekend series with the Washington Nationals due to foot soreness, man...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM