Tommy Edman discussed the Los Angeles Dodgers' hard-fought win over the Washington Nationals on September 5, 2026.
Edman said he stayed ready for the pitcher's slider without chasing it below the zone, describing his approach as being ready for the pitch but “also not be chasing it down.” He added that he “just made sure I wasn't going to miss a second one.”
At leadoff, Edman said his approach is “more trying to get on base than anything,” rather than deliberately seeking extra-base power. He also said the Dodgers planned to grind down Washington's strong starter and “to be able to get to their bullpen.” Edman stated that the Dodgers scored two runs in the first inning and forced approximately 30 pitches, then said the opposing starter shut them down for five innings after that.
Edman described tracking and catching a batted ball by reading it off the bat: “once I saw it kind of start to die, I knew I had a good shot at it.” He said he plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers and that versatility is valuable, especially in later parts of the season when players become banged up. Edman noted that he takes pride in trying to fill Andy's role, while stating, “Obviously losing Andy was a huge loss,” and acknowledging that he cannot fully replace it.
Edman credited the Dodgers' pitching staff with limiting Washington's run production, saying, “our pitching staff has done a really good job of limiting that.” He added, “I'm just excited we got the win,” emphasizing the result and the contributions from many players.