It’s the Washington Nationals versus the LA Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 4, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:10 PM ET
- Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- TV Channels: MLB Washington Nationals, Spectrum SportsNet LA
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Washington Nationals vs. LA Dodgers on September 4, 2026
You can watch the LA Dodgers take on the Washington Nationals live on DIRECTV on MLB Washington Nationals and Spectrum SportsNet LA on September 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET.
Washington Nationals (67-75) at LA Dodgers (83-57) — Game Preview
The Washington Nationals (67-75) visit Dodger Stadium to face the LA Dodgers (83-57) as September baseball sharpens the stakes on the West Coast. The Dodgers own a stingy 3.70 team ERA that is nearly a full run better than the 4.69 mark the Nationals have posted this season, a gap that mirrors the two clubs’ places in the standings entering play.
Freddie Freeman anchors the middle of the LA Dodgers’ order at a .303 average with a .380 on-base percentage that keeps rallies alive, while across the diamond CJ Abrams has been Washington’s most complete offensive threat, hitting .267 with 29 home runs and 94 RBIs.
Shohei Ohtani gives LA Dodgers a second thunderous bat at 30 home runs and 80 RBIs with a .525 slugging percentage, matching James Wood’s own 30 home runs for Washington in what has become a power surge on both sides of the diamond. The Dodgers lead the NL West while the Nationals sit 17 games back in the NL East, continuing to lean on young talent like Wood, Abrams and rookie third baseman Brady House down the stretch.
Regional Coverage
MLB Washington Nationals and Spectrum SportsNet LA
League Packages
What Time is the Washington Nationals vs. LA Dodgers Game Today?
The Washington Nationals vs. LA Dodgers game starts at 10:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Washington Nationals vs. LA Dodgers?
You can watch Washington Nationals vs. LA Dodgers on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Washington Nationals Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641)
LA Dodgers Channel on DIRECTV
Spectrum SportsNet LA (Channel 690)
Players to Watch: Washington Nationals vs. LA Dodgers
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams — SS. CJ Abrams has turned into Washington’s most dangerous everyday bat, hitting .267 with 29 home runs and 94 RBIs from the shortstop position. His .343 on-base percentage and .502 slugging percentage give the Nationals a genuine power threat at the top of the lineup even as the club plays out a rebuilding season.
James Wood — RF. Thirty home runs have made James Wood the engine of Washington’s offense this season, and he has paired that power with a .265 average and 73 RBIs in right field. He gives the Nationals a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat regardless of the team’s place in the standings.
Brady House — 3B. At third base, rookie Brady House has provided pop of his own with 10 home runs and 41 RBIs in his first extended big league look. His .405 slugging percentage points to real extra-base ability as Washington evaluates its young core down the stretch.
LA Dodgers
Freddie Freeman — 1B. Freddie Freeman continues to pair average and on-base skill at a .303 clip with a .380 on-base percentage for LA Dodgers this season. His .464 slugging percentage rounds out a complete offensive profile in the middle of the order.
Shohei Ohtani — DH. Thirty home runs and 80 RBIs have made Shohei Ohtani a focal point of the Dodgers lineup, and his .525 slugging percentage is the highest of the three Dodgers hitters in tonight’s matchup, well ahead of Freeman’s .464 mark. He also carries a .381 on-base percentage, giving LA Dodgers a threat to reach base and do damage in the same plate appearance.
Mookie Betts — SS. Mookie Betts brings stability at shortstop for LA Dodgers, hitting .242 with 17 home runs, 53 RBIs and a .416 slugging percentage this season. His .305 on-base percentage keeps him churning through at bats near the top of a deep Dodgers lineup.
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