Game result and context
Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Washington Nationals 6-5 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Los Angeles Dodgers improved to 85-57 with a 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals, who fell to 67-77. Tommy Edman's seventh-inning home run proved the difference in a game where both starting pitchers recorded eight strikeouts.
Final result
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 6-5 on September 5, 2026. The Dodgers scored two runs in the first inning, while the Nationals responded with one in the second and two in the fourth. The Dodgers added three runs in the seventh and one in the eighth, while the Nationals scored one in the seventh and one in the ninth to round out the scoring.
How the game changed
The game turned in the bottom of the seventh inning when Tommy Edman hit a three-run home run. This swing provided the Dodgers with the necessary cushion to overcome the Nationals' offensive efforts. Despite a late rally by Washington in the ninth inning, the Dodgers maintained their lead to secure the win.
Key performances
Tommy Edman led the Dodgers' offense with a home run and three RBIs. On the mound, Tyler Glasnow pitched 6.0 innings for Los Angeles, striking out eight batters while allowing four earned runs. For the Nationals, Cade Cavalli also delivered 6.0 innings of work, matching Glasnow with eight strikeouts and allowing two earned runs. Daylen Lile contributed two hits and two RBIs for Washington, while teammates Dylan Crews and Keibert Ruiz each added two hits and one RBI.
Season and playoff context
With this victory, the Los Angeles Dodgers hold an 85-57 record and remain in first place in their division with a magic number of 10. The Washington Nationals fall to 67-77, sitting in fourth place in their division. The Nationals are currently 8.5 games back in the wild-card race with an elimination number of 11.