On September 4, 2026, in Los Angeles, Blake Snell led the Dodgers to a 5-3 victory over the Nationals. Snell pitched six scoreless innings, striking out seven batters. The Dodgers scored three runs in the third inning and added two more in the sixth with Kyle Tucker's home run. The Nationals attempted a comeback in the ninth, scoring three runs, but the Dodgers held on for the win.
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