Mookie Betts' blast lifts Dodgers over Nationals
Reuters
Last updated: September 7, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a comeback victory against the Washington Nationals thanks to a crucial late-game home run. This win helps the Dodgers narrow the gap in the standings for the best record in Major League Baseball.
- Mookie Betts hit a go-ahead three-run home run with two outs in the eighth inning.
- This pivotal hit led the Dodgers to a 7-5 victory over the Nationals.
- The win moved the Dodgers to 1 1/2 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the standings.
- The Dodgers are now contending for the best record in Major League Baseball.
