Dodgers defeat Nationals to complete a three-game series sweep
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Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers finished a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 7-5 victory at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. Mookie Betts provided the go-ahead offense in the eighth inning with a three-run home run after Alex Call ignited a rally. The Nationals initially took a multi-run lead in the fourth inning, but the Dodgers responded by erasing the deficit before Bobby Miller secured the win in his first appearance of the season. Edgardo Henriquez recorded his second save of the year to lock down the victory. Los Angeles concludes its season series against Washington with a 6-0 record and currently holds the second seed in the National League.
- •Mookie Betts hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning to secure the win.
- •Bobby Miller earned the victory after throwing three innings in his first appearance this season.
- •The Dodgers finished the season series with a 6-0 record against the Nationals.
- •Edgardo Henriquez notched his second save of the year.
- •Los Angeles begins a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.
- 5:38 AMYahoo Sports — Mookie Betts Stays Hot, Leads Dodgers to Sweep Over Nationals
- 5:21 AMYahoo Sports — Mookie Betts' late home run rallies Dodgers past Nationals, 7-5
- 5:12 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers storm their way back to sweep Nationals
"Mookie Betts hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games with a 7-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday night. Max Muncy had three hits and two runs and Tommy Edman had a pair of hits with two runs and an RBI as the Dodgers went 6-0 against the Nationals this season.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a three-game sweep over the Washington Nationals on Sunday, winning the final game by a score of 7-5.
"Mookie Betts helps Dodgers take late lead with three-run home run, Dodgers defeat Nationals 7-5.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 5:38 AMMookie Betts Stays Hot, Leads Dodgers to Sweep Over Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a three-game sweep over the Washington Nationals on Sunday, winning the final game by a score of 7-5.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 5:21 AMMookie Betts' late home run rallies Dodgers past Nationals, 7-5
Mookie Betts hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games with a 7-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday night. Max Muncy had three hits and two runs and Tommy Edman had a pair of hits with two runs and an RBI as the Dodgers went 6-0 against the Nationals this season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 5:12 AMDodgers storm their way back to sweep Nationals
Mookie Betts helps Dodgers take late lead with three-run home run, Dodgers defeat Nationals 7-5.
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