Betts homers, Dodgers sweep Nationals as Ohtani nears return Mookie Betts' tHree-run home run in the eighth inning capped a series sweep for the Dodgers against the Nationals. The squad is also expecting the return of Shohei Ohtani, who has been sidelined with a biceps injury, in the upcoming days. html Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, lifting the Dodgers to a 7-5 comeback win over the Nationals and completing a three-game sweep. The victory solidified the Dodgers' lead in the NL West standings. while Betts has had a slower start offensively this season, his defensive prowess is evident. He leads the squad in Defensive Runs Saved and Outs Above Average, making him a strong candidate to prevail his seventh Gold Glove. the team is hopeful that Shohei Ohtani, who has been out with a right biceps injury, will return to the lineup soon, potentIally as early as the series against Cincinnati. The game saw strong pitching from the bullpen, particularly from Brock Stewart and Bobby Miller, who combined to shut down the Nationals' offense after Justin Wrobleski's early struggles. Miller, making his first major-league appearance since May 2025,pitched two scoreless innings after a rocky start, showing significant improvement in his command. The Dodgers' resilience and ability to bounce back from deficits was a key theme of the series.