The Los Angeles Dodgers have started the 2026 season strong, with a 4–2 record as of April 3. They are in first place in the National League West and are trying to win a third straight World Series. The team has a powerful lineup with stars like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman. Early in the season, the Dodgers have scored 38 runs and hit 7 home runs, showing both power and consistency on offense.

Even though the team is winning, they did not start perfectly. In their first six games, the Dodgers ranked around the middle of the league in runs and had some hitters batting under .200. However, one bright spot has been Andy Pages, who is hitting about .429 and playing very well. Manager Dave Roberts said before the season, “On paper, this is the best team that we’ve had,” showing confidence in the group.

A big moment came on April 3, when the Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 13–6. In that game, the team hit five home runs and had 16 hits. Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run of the season and had four RBIs, helping lead the offense. Other players like Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Kyle Tucker also hit home runs in the game. Pitcher Emmet Sheehan earned the win by pitching 5.2 innings.

Overall, the Dodgers look like one of the best teams in baseball so far in 2026. They have strong hitters, solid pitching, and a lot of depth. Even though they had a few slow games early, they are starting to improve. With players like Ohtani leading the way, the team hopes to keep winning and make another deep playoff run later this year.