The Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to three games on Saturday night, edging the Washington Nationals 6-5 at Dodger Stadium. The victory was propelled by Tommy Edman’s pivotal three-run homer in the seventh inning, which energized a Dodgers offense that had struggled for much of the night.

Edman, filling in as the leadoff hitter in place of the injured Shohei Ohtani, delivered a solo blast to right field that cleared the bases of Alex Freeland and Kiké Hernández, snapping the Dodgers out of an early offensive lull. The team initially took a 2-0 lead in the first inning but then went quiet until Edman’s timely hit.

The game remained tense late, with the Nationals scoring a run in the top of the ninth and loading the bases with two outs. However, Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott struck out CJ Abrams to end the game and secure the win.

Pitching for Los Angeles, Tyler Glasnow allowed four runs on six hits over six innings, striking out eight batters. He was followed by scoreless innings from Alex Vesia and Evan Phillips. Scott, who gave up a run in the ninth, nonetheless earned the save with his closing strikeout.

The Dodgers’ recent success comes after a frustrating stretch in August, when they finished with a 13-14 record. The three-game winning streak marks a return to form reminiscent of last season’s late surge, when the team went 16-10 in the final months en route to a second consecutive World Series title.

Shohei Ohtani has missed his third straight game due to ongoing discomfort in his left knee, right biceps, and neck. His absence coincides with a noticeable dip in the Dodgers’ offensive production, as Ohtani visibly struggled at the plate during his last outing, including four strikeouts and evident pain while swinging.

The Dodgers now look to maintain their momentum and improve their standing as the regular season winds down, balancing the challenge of injuries with their aspirations for a playoff push.