Game result and context
Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Washington Nationals 5-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Los Angeles Dodgers improved their record to 84-57 with a 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals, who fell to 67-76. Blake Snell earned the win, and Kyle Tucker provided a solo home run to help maintain the Dodgers' lead in the division.
Final result
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 5-3 on September 4, 2026. The Dodgers moved to 84-57 on the season, while the Nationals dropped to 67-76.
How the game changed
The Dodgers established control early with a three-run rally in the third inning. They added a single run in the fourth and another in the sixth, building a 5-0 lead. The Nationals attempted a late comeback in the ninth inning by scoring three runs, but the Dodgers held on to secure the victory.
Key performances
Blake Snell earned the win for Los Angeles, pitching 6.0 scoreless innings and striking out seven batters. Kyle Tucker contributed a solo home run in the sixth inning and finished with two runs scored. Teoscar Hernández drove in two runs, and Mookie Betts recorded two hits and one RBI. For the Nationals, Jackson Kent took the loss, allowing three earned runs over 5.0 innings, while James Wood provided two hits and one RBI.
Season and playoff context
With this win, the Los Angeles Dodgers maintain their position as the division leader with a magic number of 12. The Washington Nationals remain in fourth place in their division, 18.0 games back, with an elimination number of 3 and a wild-card elimination number of 13.