Nationals Fall to Dodgers as Local Teams Gear Up for Weekend Slate

The Nationals dropped a close one to the Dodgers behind a multi-hit game from Brady House, while Maryland, James Madison, the Washington Spirit and D.C. United all prepare for weekend openers or matchups.

Washington Nationals · Result

Brady House went 2-for-4 with a double, a run and a stolen base, and Jose Tena added a hit and a run, but Washington fell to Los Angeles 3-5. The Nationals are now 67-76, fourth in the NL East, and they visit the Dodgers again Friday at 10:10 p.m.

Washington Spirit · Preview

Washington Spirit, at 12-4-6 and second in the NWSL, visit Portland Thorns FC on Sunday at 4 p.m.

DC United · Preview

D.C. United, 5-10-7 and 11th in MLS, plays at FC Cincinnati on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.