Game result and context
Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Washington Nationals 7-5 in 2026 regular season matchup
Mookie Betts drove in four runs, including a decisive three-run home run in the eighth inning, to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-5 win over the Washington Nationals.
Final result
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals with a final score of 7-5 on September 6, 2026. The Dodgers improved their season record to 86-57, while the Nationals fell to 67-78.
How the game changed
The Nationals took an early lead in the fourth inning, scoring four runs highlighted by a solo home run from CJ Abrams. The Dodgers responded in the fifth inning with three runs to narrow the gap. After the Nationals added a single run in the sixth, the Dodgers mounted a comeback in the eighth inning. Mookie Betts delivered a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth to put the Dodgers ahead for good, capping a three-run frame that secured the victory.
Key performances
Mookie Betts led the Dodgers' offense, finishing the game with one hit, one home run, and four RBIs. Tommy Edman contributed to the effort with two hits and one RBI. For the Nationals, CJ Abrams recorded one hit and one home run, while Harry Ford added two hits and two RBIs. On the mound for Washington, Andrew Alvarez pitched 4.1 innings, striking out five batters and allowing three earned runs.
Season and playoff context
With this win, the Los Angeles Dodgers maintain their position as the first-place team in their division with a magic number of 9. The Washington Nationals remain in fourth place in their division, 19.0 games back, and face elimination from wild-card contention with a wild-card elimination number of 7.