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Tommy Edman and Mookie Betts combined for a historic offensive performance as the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a perfect sweep of the Washington Nationals, taking all six head-to-head matchups in 2026, per staff at Dodger Blue. The dominance over a divisional rival serves as a confidence-building moment heading into more challenging September competition, though the late rallies required on both Saturday and Sunday underscored that even against inferior opponents, the Dodgers needed offensive firepower to close out games decisively.

Edman has established himself as a linchpin of this Dodgers lineup, capable of playing multiple infield positions and providing consistent offensive value in high-leverage situations. His versatility and calm approach at the plate make him the kind of player who thrives in pressure moments. Against Washington, Edman delivered the go-ahead blast in an earlier game of the series, demonstrating his ability to carry offensive load when needed. For a player who arrived via trade, Edman has quickly become integral to the team’s September push and postseason planning. His presence in the middle of the order provides stability and removes pressure from the team’s marquee names to do all the heavy lifting offensively.

Betts capped the sweep with his three-run home run on Sunday, extending his streak of clutch performances in critical moments. As mentioned in our earlier coverage, Betts’ consistency at the plate and his ability to impact games defensively make him the kind of player every contender needs carrying into October. Two home runs in back-to-back games against Washington—one from Edman, one from Betts—demonstrates the kind of offensive depth this team possesses when everyone is contributing. The fact that both needed to come through in the eighth inning reflects the Nationals’ competitive attempts even in a lopsided series. That late drama, while unnecessary given the talent gap, provides the kind of high-leverage experience that matters in October baseball.

For the Dodgers, sweeping all six games against Washington establishes complete dominance over a divisional rival and provides momentum entering tougher competition. The Nationals represent a team we will likely avoid in the playoffs, but using them as a measuring stick for where this offense stands heading into October proves we have the weapons to generate runs from multiple sources. Edman and Betts stepped up when needed. Ohtani returned to the lineup and provided stability in the leadoff spot. The sweep serves as a reminder that when this team’s top talent is healthy and contributing, we can compete with anyone. The question now is whether that health holds up and whether this offensive momentum carries over against the Reds and into the final month of the season.

Source(s): Staff (Dodger Blue) | First reported: September 8, 2026 5:25 PM UTC

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