In his worst start since joining the Dodgers, Glasnow allows six runs in five innings in a 6-4 loss. The Nationals’ eight hits off him included four doubles and two home runs.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, right, follows through as he hits a single during the first inning of their game against the Washington Nationals on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Washington Nationals on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The Washington Nationals’ CJ Abrams is safe at second base with a double past Dodgers second baseman Kiké Hernández during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Washington Nationals on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Washington Nationals on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Mitchell Parker throws to a Dodgers batter during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani wears number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson as he bats during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani runs to first base as he singles during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, left, claps in the direction of teammate Freddie Freeman after Freeman’s single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Washington Nationals on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Mitchell Parker throws to a Dodgers batter during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani scores on a sacrifice fly by teammate Will Smith during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Washington Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel throws from his knees after catching a ground ball hit by the Dodgers’ Will Smith during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Washington Nationals on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow shows his frustration after giving up a solo home run to the Washington Nationals’ CJ Abrams during the third inning on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. Nearly unhittable in his previous start, Glasnow allowed six runs on eight hits in six innings of a 6-4 loss on Monday. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The Washington Nationals’ CJ Abrams, right, celebrates his solo home run with teammate Jesse Winker during the third inning of a baseball game against the Dodgers, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow reacts to the third out of the third inning of their game against the Washington Nationals on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. Nearly unhittable in his previous start, Glasnow allowed six runs on eight hits in six innings of a 6-4 loss on Monday. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow reacts to the third out of the third inning of their game against the Washington Nationals on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. Nearly unhittable in his previous start, Glasnow allowed six runs on eight hits in six innings of a 6-4 loss on Monday. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reacts to a missed swing during the third inning a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Washington Nationals on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The Washington Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr. connects for a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Dodgers, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Washington Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr., right, follows through on his three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Dodgers, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
A home run ball hit by the Washington Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr. goes over the outfield wall as Dodgers left fielder Chris Taylor, left, and center fielder Kiké Hernández watch during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Washington Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr. right, celebrates with teammate Jesse Winker after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Dodgers, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Washington Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr., right, celebrates with teammate with Eddie Rosario after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Dodgers, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Washington Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr. celebrates in the dugout after his three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Dodgers, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, right, is safe at second base with a stolen base before the tag from Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani runs from third base to score on a ground ball hit by teammate Freddie Freeman during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani scores on a ground ball by Freddie Freeman during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers second baseman Mookie Betts wears socks with an image of Jackie Robinson as he walks back to first base during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Washington Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr., left, and Eddie Rosario, center, celebrate after a win over the Dodgers in a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Former Lakers star Magic Johnson speaks before a game between the Dodgers and the Washington Nationals on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Former Lakers star Magic Johnson points to the stands before a game between the Dodgers and the Washington Nationals on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Members of the Washington Nationals wear No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson at a baseball game against the Dodgers, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
A general view of the left field scoreboard on Jackie Robinson Day before the game between the Dodgers and the Washington Nationals on Monday at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Members of the Washington Nationals wear No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson before a game against the Dodgers, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Members of the Dodgers and the Washington Nationals wear No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson at a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow takes the field before the first inning of their game against the Washington Nationals on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers star Mookie Betts warms up before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dodgers and Washington Nationals team members arrive to celebrate Jackie Robinson Tribute Day before a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Dodgers pitchers Shohei Ohtani, left, celebrates Jackie Robinson Day alongside teammates before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Ayo Robinson, left, the granddaughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson, stands with youths during a Jackie Robinson Day celebration before a game between the Dodgers and the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Dodgers pitchers Shohei Ohtani stands with team members to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, center, introduces Ayo Robinson, rear left, the granddaughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, as Dodgers and Washington Nationals team members join in a celebration for Jackie Robinson Day before a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Dodgers pitchers Shohei Ohtani, center left, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, center right, join team members in Centerfield Plaza to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Sociologist and civil rights activist Dr. Harry Edwards, center, speaks at a ceremony honoring the memory of baseball great Jackie Robinson before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Nichol Whiteman, center left, chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, introduces Ayo Robinson, center right, the granddaughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson, as Dodgers and Washington Nationals team members join in a celebration for Jackie Robinson Day before a game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Dodgers pitchers Shohei Ohtani, center right, joins team members to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Ayo Robinson, the granddaughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson, pauses next to a sculpture of her grandfather on Jackie Robinson Day before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Sociologist and civil rights activist Dr. Harry Edwards, center left, has his photo taken with Ayo Robinson, center right, the granddaughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson, during a Jackie Robinson Day celebration before a game between the Dodgers and the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
From front left to right, Nichol Whiteman, chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation; Ayo Robinson, the granddaughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson; sociologist and civil rights activist Dr. Harry Edwards; Dodgers manager Dave Roberts; Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez; and former Dodgers player Reggie Smith have a photo taken during a Jackie Robinson Day celebration before a game between the Dodgers and the Nationals at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Former Dodgers player Reggie Smith, third from left, speaks along with Ayo Robinson, second from right, the granddaughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson, as Dodgers and Washington Nationals team members join in a celebration for Jackie Robinson Day before a game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Ayo Robinson, the granddaughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson, attends a celebration for Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium before a game between the Dodgers and the Washington Nationals in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Over the next two days, the Dodgers will go with a bullpen game one day and start a pitcher called up from Triple-A on the other – bringing with it the very real possibility of back-to-back bullpen games.
This was not that Glasnow. The right-hander had his worst start of his nascent Dodgers career, allowing six runs on eight hits in five innings as the Washington Nationals beat the Dodgers, 6-4, in the opener of a three-game series.
“Just not a lot of execution,” Glasnow said. “I don’t think any of the pitches were really working, not hitting my spots and falling behind early. If I’m normally throwing kind of one pitch for a strike, I think you’re able to sit on something and stay on the heater, and I think it’s just easier to sell out for one pitch.
“Everything kind of just felt off tonight.”
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts offered one explanation that Glasnow didn’t. Roberts said Glasnow was “under the weather” with a cold/flu bug that seems to have been making the rounds of the Dodgers’ roster since their last days in Arizona this spring.
“But as far as the performance, it just wasn’t there,” Roberts said. “I think that the fastball command wasn’t there. The breaking ball – curveball specifically – (he) didn’t have the feel for it. And then you look at the slider, and the slider was sort of just rolling and it just didn’t have the teeth to it.”
The Dodgers have been fairly toothless as a team over the past week.
After their series loss to the San Diego Padres over the weekend, Roberts bemoaned the fact that “there’s more that’s gone wrong with our club than has gone right” to this point in the season. But “we’re still winning more than we’re losing,” he said.
Not lately.
Monday’s loss was the Dodgers’ fourth in their past five games and sixth in the past 10.
And most of what’s gone wrong has involved the pitching staff, where the Dodgers’ cautious handling of their starters – only once in the first 19 games has a starting pitcher gone on four days of rest – has not been rewarded in the short term.
Going into Monday’s games, the Dodgers’ starting pitchers had thrown 83⅓ innings, just the 19th most in MLB. Take away their two-game head start in South Korea (where Glasnow went five and Yoshinobu Yamamoto only one) and their ranking drops to 26th.
As a consequence, a bullpen that has had a revolving door of reinforcements has thrown the most innings in MLB (Seoul Series included) and shown cracks from overexposure to the elements.
“I would say kind of overall probably not,” Roberts said when asked after Monday’s loss if the Dodgers were getting enough from their starting pitchers. “Being mindful of early on in the season, building them up and managing the workload is one part of it. But also you’ve got to still be efficient to give me the opportunity to run you out there into the sixth or into the seventh inning.
“They’re going to be better. I think we’re doing a good job of managing the health, managing the workload. But it’s a two-way street too. Absolutely.”
In Minnesota, Glasnow overwhelmed the Twins’ lineup with his fastball. They missed 12 times in 25 swings against it and took another 12 for called strikes.
The Nationals were less impressed. They had five hits, all for extra bases, in the first three innings Monday. Four of those hits came off Glasnow’s fastball, including a leadoff double by C.J. Abrams that led to a run and a 404-foot solo home run by Abrams in the third inning. Glasnow only got three swings-and-misses on his fastball this start.
His slider was more effective, getting seven swings-and-misses. But Luis Garcia Jr. hit one for a two-out, three-run home run in the fifth inning that sealed Glasnow’s fate.
“It was just a bad slider, left it up, not executed,” Glasnow said. “It was just a super hittable pitch.”
Nationals starter Mitchell Parker was making his first major-league start Monday and had three former league MVPs lined up to greet him. After Mookie Betts struck out, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman had back-to-back singles to set up a run.
In the second inning, Max Muncy led off with a double and eventually scored on a sacrifice fly by Chris Taylor (his first RBI of the season). But Parker settled down and retired 12 of the last 13 batters he faced.
“I mean, he was dotting pretty good,” Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. “Obviously nobody knows what he’s got so it was a little more surprising. But he was making a lot of good pitches and we weren’t able to make adjustments. He had a good game today.”
The Dodgers chipped away against the Nationals’ bullpen. Ohtani scored an unearned run in the sixth after reaching base on catcher’s interference. He came up as the tying run in the seventh inning and lined out to center field, leaving him 1 for 16 with runners in scoring position as a Dodger.
Hernandez doubled with two outs in the eighth and scored on an RBI single by Muncy. But Kyle Finnegan closed it out for the Nationals in the ninth.
“Nobody likes to lose,” Hernandez said in Spanish. “But you can’t panic. It’s just what happens in baseball. They played better than us tonight so we just have to show up tomorrow with the same enthusiasm and try to win.”
Tyler Glasnow on his outing: "Just not a lot of execution, I don't think any of the pitches were really working. Not hitting my spots and just falling behind early." pic.twitter.com/Dock3tVM7W
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