Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Washington Nationals 5-3: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · MLB · Washington Nationals 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 5
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The Los Angeles Dodgers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The total pushed: 8 runs, exactly the closing total of 8.
Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jackson Kent (Washington Nationals): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- James Wood (Washington Nationals): 2-for-5, 1 RBI.
- Blake Snell (Los Angeles Dodgers): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Kyle Tucker (Los Angeles Dodgers): 1-for-2, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers?
The Los Angeles Dodgers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5.
Did Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers go over or under the total?
The total pushed: 8 runs combined, exactly the closing total of 8.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 8.
Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Washington Nationals 67-76 in the 2026 regular season (33-40 at home, 34-36 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 80 of 142 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 72 times and under 62 times, with 8 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Washington Nationals.
This result left the Los Angeles Dodgers 84-57 in the 2026 regular season (42-28 at home, 42-29 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 57 of 139 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 64 times and under 73 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What's next for Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers?
Next for the Washington Nationals: at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Dodgers: the Washington Nationals at home on Saturday, September 5, 2026.