
Dodgers Overcome Nationals with Late Rally Led by Betts
In a thrilling matchup on Sunday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 7-5, thanks to a pivotal three-run home run by Mookie Betts in the eighth inning. This victory marked the Dodgers' fourth consecutive win and improved their record against the Nationals to 6-0 this season.
Max Muncy contributed significantly with three hits and two runs, while Tommy Edman added two hits, two runs, and an RBI. Bobby Miller, making his season debut, secured the win by allowing just one run over three innings, bringing the Dodgers within 1.5 games of the Milwaukee Brewers for the best record in Major League Baseball.
Despite the absence of Shohei Ohtani, who has missed the last four games due to injuries, the Dodgers maintained their momentum. CJ Abrams celebrated his first career milestone of 30 home runs, and Harry Ford recorded a two-run double for the Nationals, who have now lost four straight games. Will Dion, the Nationals' left-hander, surrendered Betts' home run after two outs in the eighth inning. Edgardo Henriquez closed the game for the Dodgers, earning his second save.
