# Kyle Tucker's first Dodger Stadium homer since June helps Dodgers beat Nationals 5-3

Kyle Tucker homered at Dodger Stadium for first time since June in Dodgers' 5-3 win.

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Kyle Tucker hit a solo home run in the sixth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-3 series-opening victory over the Washington Nationals on 2025-09-05, his first home run at Dodger Stadium since June 15. [^1]

The Los Angeles Dodgers demoted right fielder Kyle Tucker to the eighth spot in the batting lineup following a severe offensive slump. [^2]

The home run was Tucker's first long ball since August 8 at Chase Field and his 12th overall of the season. [^3]

Through 2025-09-05, Tucker is hitting .226 with a .686 OPS, both on track to be career-worst marks. [^4]

Tucker entered 2025-09-05 with a .547 OPS at Dodger Stadium, the lowest such mark among Major Leaguers with at least 250 home plate appearances. [^5]

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted that Kyle Tucker is frustrated and continues to battle through a difficult offensive slump. [^6]

Kyle Tucker struck out looking in the fourth inning during the Los Angeles Dodgers' series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals. [^7]

Fans accused Kyle Tucker of showing a complete lack of hustle and competitiveness during the game against the Cardinals. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Kyle Tucker hit a solo home run in the sixth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-3 series-opening victory over the Washington Nationals on 2025-09-05, his first home run at Dodger Stadium since June 15. (MLB, News)
2. The Los Angeles Dodgers demoted right fielder Kyle Tucker to the eighth spot in the batting lineup following a severe offensive slump. (Yahoo! Sports, News)
3. The home run was Tucker's first long ball since August 8 at Chase Field and his 12th overall of the season. (MLB, News)
4. Through 2025-09-05, Tucker is hitting .226 with a .686 OPS, both on track to be career-worst marks. (MLB, News)
5. Tucker entered 2025-09-05 with a .547 OPS at Dodger Stadium, the lowest such mark among Major Leaguers with at least 250 home plate appearances. (MLB, News)
6. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted that Kyle Tucker is frustrated and continues to battle through a difficult offensive slump. (Yahoo! Sports, News)
7. Kyle Tucker struck out looking in the fourth inning during the Los Angeles Dodgers' series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals. (Yahoo! Sports, News)
8. Fans accused Kyle Tucker of showing a complete lack of hustle and competitiveness during the game against the Cardinals. (Yahoo! Sports, News)

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