Dodgers defeat Nationals 6-5 for third straight win

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Dodgers defeat Nationals 6-5 for third straight win
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The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 6-5 comeback victory against the Washington Nationals on Saturday in Los Angeles. Tommy Edman hit a decisive three-run home run in the seventh inning off reliever Clayton Beeter, capping a rally that overcame an early four-run deficit. The game was played without Shohei Ohtani, while Max Muncy and Dalton Rushing were late scratches from the lineup. Starter Tyler Glasnow allowed four runs over six-plus innings before the bullpen held the lead despite facing pressure in the ninth inning. This win marks three consecutive victories for the Dodgers, who have hovered at.500 over the past two months. The team continues to navigate an injury-plagued roster as it attempts to build momentum for the remainder of the season.

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  • Tommy Edman hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the seventh inning.
  • The Dodgers won their third straight game after trailing by two runs.
  • Shohei Ohtani, Max Muncy, and Dalton Rushing did not play in the game.
  • Tyler Glasnow started and pitched into the seventh inning for Los Angeles.
  • Tanner Scott recorded the final outs for the Dodgers in the ninth inning.
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On Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was cautiously optimistic.

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