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Nationals Defeat Dodgers 6-4, Parker and García Shine

Mitchell Parker wins his major league debut and Luis García Jr. hits a pivotal three-run homer on Jackie Robinson Day.

  • Mitchell Parker, in his major league debut for the Nationals, pitched five innings allowing two runs and securing a win.
  • Luis García Jr. hit his first home run of the season, a three-run shot, which was crucial in the Nationals' victory over the Dodgers.
  • The game marked the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier, with all players wearing number 42.
  • Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow struggled, giving up six runs in five innings, marking a significant downturn from his previous performance.
  • The Nationals improved their record on their California road trip to 4-3, with two more games to play.
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