Garcia, Ruiz Lead Nats’ 5-homer Barrage in 10–6 Win Over Dodgers

Jeimer Candelario (9) of the Washington Nationals singles in front of Will Smith (16) of the Los Angeles Dodgers to score Joey Meneses (45) and tie the game 3–3, during the third inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2023. Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES—Keibert Ruiz celebrated his ninth-inning homer with extra chest-thumping zeal, leaving no doubt that a big day at the plate in Dodger Stadium meant something special to the former Los Angeles prospect.

“Yeah, a little bit,” he said with a grin.