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Washington Nationals 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 6: final score and stats

Los Angeles Dodgers beat Washington Nationals, Washington Nationals 5 to Los Angeles Dodgers 6, on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals.

MLBSaturday, September 5, 2026

Washington Nationals67-775

Final

Los Angeles Dodgers85-576

DateSep 5, 2026

Start time9:10 PM ET

VenueDodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California

TVMLB.TV

Attendance52,785

Line score

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R
Washington Nationals	0	1	0	2	0	0	1	0	1	5
Los Angeles Dodgers	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	-	6

Top performers

Washington Nationals

Batting AverageDylan Crews · 2-4, 2 2B, RBI, R, SB, 2 K

Home RunsKeibert Ruiz · 2-3, 2B, RBI, R, K

Runs Batted InKeibert Ruiz · 2-3, 2B, RBI, R, K

MLB RatingDylan Crews · 2-4, 2 2B, RBI, R, SB, 2 K

Los Angeles Dodgers

Batting AverageMookie Betts · 2-4, R, K

Home RunsTommy Edman · 1-4, HR, 3 RBI, R, 2 K

Runs Batted InTommy Edman · 1-4, HR, 3 RBI, R, 2 K

MLB RatingTommy Edman · 1-4, HR, 3 RBI, R, 2 K

Team comparison

Washington NationalsLos Angeles Dodgers

Runs per game

-

3.1

Runs allowed per game

-

3.6

67-77Record85-57

4th in NL EastStanding1st in NL West

0-0Road record / home record1-3

Last 5LLLLW

-StreakL4

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Washington Nationals

Drew Millas C · Finger - Surgery

Out

Los Angeles Dodgers

Gavin Stone SP · Shoulder - Inflammation

Out

Ben Casparius RP · Shoulder - Inflammation

Out

Will Klein RP · Elbow - Soreness

Out

Dalton Rushing C · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Box score

Washington Nationals

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
James Wood	1-4	4	1	1	0	0	1	1	20	.267	.392	.533
Daylen Lile	1-5	5	0	1	1	0	0	0	18	.252	.306	.436
Abimelec Ortiz	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	11	.202	.240	.384
Andres Chaparro	1-2	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	5	.255	.361	.503
Nasim Nunez	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.213	.292	.248
CJ Abrams	1-4	4	1	1	0	0	1	3	24	.265	.341	.496
Brady House	1-4	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	9	.246	.307	.408
Jorbit Vivas	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	16	.237	.333	.322
Jose Tena	0-3	3	0	0	1	0	0	2	15	.228	.308	.378
Keibert Ruiz	2-3	3	1	2	1	0	0	1	6	.286	.324	.455
Yohandy Morales	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	.455	.455	.909
Dylan Crews	2-4	4	1	2	1	0	0	2	10	.220	.289	.365
Team	9-36	36	5	9	4	0	3	13	137

Washington Nationals

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Cade Cavalli	6.0	4	2	2	0	8	0	103-66	3.12	103
Clayton Beeter	0.2	2	3	3	1	0	1	23-12	4.50	23
Erik Tolman	0.2	1	1	1	1	1	0	19-11	1.23	19
Jack Sinclair	0.2	0	0	0	1	2	0	24-13	0.00	24
Team	8.0	7	6	6	3	11	1	169-102		169

Los Angeles Dodgers

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Tommy Edman	1-4	4	1	1	3	1	0	2	16	.273	.348	.414
Freddie Freeman	0-3	3	1	0	0	0	0	2	18	.302	.379	.461
Mookie Betts	2-4	4	1	2	0	0	0	1	16	.247	.309	.418
Kyle Tucker	0-3	3	1	0	0	0	1	0	19	.225	.326	.357
Teoscar Hernandez	1-4	4	0	1	1	0	0	1	18	.257	.321	.404
Hunter Feduccia	1-3	3	0	1	1	0	0	1	15	.241	.315	.346
Will Smith	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	.235	.324	.364
Alex Freeland	1-2	2	1	1	0	0	2	0	20	.225	.310	.304
Alex Call	0-3	3	0	0	1	0	0	1	16	.248	.358	.324
Enrique Hernandez	1-4	4	1	1	0	0	0	2	25	.218	.271	.364
Team	7-31	31	6	7	6	1	3	11	169

Los Angeles Dodgers

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Tyler Glasnow	6.0	6	4	4	3	8	0	96-56	3.12	96
Alex Vesia	1.0	1	0	0	0	2	0	15-11	3.00	15
Evan Phillips	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	9-5	3.66	9
Tanner Scott	1.0	2	1	0	0	3	0	17-14	2.51	17
Team	9.0	9	5	4	3	13	0	137-86		137

Recent form

Los Angeles DodgersLLLLW

Oct 15, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersL 4-6

Oct 14, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersL 2-6

Oct 12, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 4-7

Oct 11, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 1-2

Oct 7, 2026 · at Atlanta BravesW 4-1

Season series

LAD win series 3-0

Sep 6, 2026WSH 5, LAD 7

Sep 5, 2026WSH 5, LAD 6

Sep 4, 2026WSH 3, LAD 5

Team pages

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers?

Los Angeles Dodgers won, 6-5, on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

What was the final score of Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers?

Washington Nationals 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 6.

Who were the top performers?

Washington Nationals: Dylan Crews (2-4, 2 2B, RBI, R, SB, 2 K batting average). Los Angeles Dodgers: Mookie Betts (2-4, R, K batting average).

Where is Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers played?

Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California.

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