The fifth inning of MacKenzie Gore’s outing Thursday afternoon presented what for many pitchers would be a nightmare: Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani at the plate with runners on the corners, one out and an opportunity to blow a one-run game open.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
MacKenzie Gore battles but can’t halt sweep as Nats’ bats stay cold
Dodgers 2, Nationals 1