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Mookie Betts launched a three-run home run in the eighth inning to power the Los Angeles Dodgers to their 41st comeback win of the season and complete a sweep of the Washington Nationals, per staff at Dodger Blue. The Dodgers won all six games against the Nationals in 2026, dominating the season series and extending their September resurgence with another strong offensive performance.

Betts has been the steady foundation of this Dodgers lineup all season. A perennial MVP candidate and one of baseball’s elite all-around players, he brings consistent excellence at the plate and in the field. Betts’ ability to deliver in clutch moments—particularly late-inning heroics like his go-ahead three-run blast—is precisely why the Dodgers acquired him and continue to rely on him in critical situations. His two-way impact (elite defense, consistent hitting, baserunning smarts) makes him the player every team wants carrying the lineup in September and October. Against a weaker opponent like Washington, Betts’ performance is expected; against playoff-caliber teams in October, those exact kinds of eighth-inning blasts separate winners from contenders.

For the Dodgers, this sweep of Washington is exactly what we needed heading into a more difficult stretch. We’ve taken six straight from a divisional opponent, built momentum with back-to-back strong offensive performances, and shown resilience in the face of the Ohtani injury crisis. The 41 comeback wins reflect a team that refuses to quit and that can generate runs from multiple sources. Tommy Edman hit the go-ahead homer in an earlier game. Mookie Betts provided the clinching blast. Teoscar Hernández continues to produce in clutch spots. Kyle Tucker is finding his power. This offense is starting to look October-ready. With Freddie Freeman as the anchor and depth producers stepping up when needed, we have enough to compete. The Nationals sweep proved we can dominate inferior competition. Now we need to carry this same energy into games against teams that matter.

Source(s): Staff (Dodger Blue) | First reported: September 7, 2026 5:05 AM UTC

God Bless and Go Dodgers