Dodgers rally late to defeat Nationals 6-5 at Dodger Stadium

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Dodgers rally late to defeat Nationals 6-5 at Dodger Stadium
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The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. Trailing 4-2 in the seventh inning, the Dodgers surged ahead when Tommy Edman connected for a three-run home run. Los Angeles added an insurance run in the eighth to extend their lead to 6-4. Despite a late push from the Nationals that included a ninth-inning run off Tanner Scott, the Dodgers held on to secure their third consecutive win. Starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow struck out eight batters over his outing, though he surrendered four earned runs. The Dodgers continue their series against Washington with an opportunity for a sweep on Sunday.

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  • The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Saturday.
  • Tommy Edman provided the go-ahead three-run home run in the seventh inning.
  • Tyler Glasnow recorded eight strikeouts for the Dodgers before being replaced.
  • Tanner Scott earned the save after striking out CJ Abrams in the ninth.
  • The teams conclude their series at Dodger Stadium on Sunday at 7:10 p.m. PT.
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  • 1:30 PMYahoo SportsDodgers Use Late Rally to Beat Nationals
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The Los Angeles Dodgers' offense got going early and late to beat the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

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