Mookie Betts' late home run rallies Dodgers past Nationals, 7-5

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts hits for an RBI groundout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts hits for an RBI groundout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski (70) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski (70) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas (72) turns a double play over the slide by Washington Nationals' James Wood during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. Dylan Crews was out at first. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas (72) turns a double play over the slide by Washington Nationals' James Wood during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. Dylan Crews was out at first. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Washington Nationals' Daylen Lile, left, slides to score past Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith on a two-run double by Harry Ford during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Washington Nationals' Daylen Lile, left, slides to score past Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith on a two-run double by Harry Ford during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Washington Nationals' Jacob Young hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Washington Nationals' Jacob Young hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
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10:21 PM on Sunday, September 6

By DOUG PADILLA

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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.

In his season debut, Bobby Miller (1-0) gave up one run over three innings to earn the win as Los Angeles moved 1 1/2 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for the best record in the major leagues.

The Dodgers’ winning streak has come without Shohei Ohtani, who has been out for the past four games with left knee and right biceps discomfort.

CJ Abrams reached 30 home runs for the first time in his career and Harry Ford had a two-run double with two runs scored as Washington lost its fourth consecutive game.

In his second inning of work, Nationals left-hander Will Dion (1-2) gave up Betts' home run after Alex Call singled and Edman walked, both with two outs.

Edgardo Henriquez pitched the ninth inning for the Dodgers to earn his second save.

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The Dodgers had not announced a starter for their home game Monday night against Cincinnati. RHP Chase Burns (15-3, 2.79 ERA) was set to start for the Reds.

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