Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Live Stream: How to Watch MLB

Nationals look to snap road losing skid, remain in Wild Card chase as series continues against the division-leading Dodgers

Despite losing six of their last nine games, the Los Angeles Dodgers hold a comfortable lead atop the National League West Division standings as they return home to Dodger Stadium on Saturday night in search of their first home series win since mid-August as they take on the Washington Nationals inside Dodger Stadium. The Nationals have lost five in a row on the road and come into the weekend eight games out of the final Wild Card spot in the National League with 20 games to play. The Dodgers will send veteran Tyler Glasnow (4-0, 2.79 ERA) to the mound for thirs start since returning to the rotation from a back injury that sidelined him for most of the season. The Nationals will counter with right-hander Cade Cavalli (12-5, 3.12 ERA) in search of his fifth win in his last six starts, having allowed only five earned runs in that span.

How to Watch Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Today:

Game Date: Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026

Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET

TV: MLB.TV – Washington Nationals, Spectrum SportsNet LA (Los Angeles Dodgers), Washington Nationals

Location: Dodgers Stadium

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Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman ranks sixth in Major League Baseball hitting a team-high .303 at the plate this season, his 17th in the league and sixth in Los Angeles. Freeman, a second-round selection by the Braves in 2007, is a 10-time All-Star, the 2020 NL MVP, the 2024 World Series MVP and a three-time World Series champion winning two of his three titles since landing with the Dodgers in 2022.

With a team-high 135 hits this season, Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams is in the midst of a monster season, nearing career highs in runs scored and hits, has already posted a career best 29 home runs and 94 RBIs, and is three stolen bases away from his third consecutive season with 30 or more steals.

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The Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers game will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB action.

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