The Angels trailed 4-2 going into the ninth. Luis Rengifo drew a walk with one out and advanced to third on Taylor Ward's hit. Mike Trout struck out, then Ohtani lined a two-run double to center off Tanner Rainey (0-1). The reigning AL MVP had been 1 for 11 against Washington during the weekend series.
Rendon then lined a single to center and Ohtani slid to avoid Victor Robles' throw home to give the Halos the weekend series.
César Hernández had three hits and Erick Fedde had his second straight strong start for the Nationals, who went 4-5 on their nine-game trip out West.All 11 of the Nationals' hits were singles. It is the first time since 2004, when they were the Montreal Expos, that they have had at least 11 hits with none going for extra bases.
Los Angeles starter Patrick Sandoval gave up three runs on seven hits with five strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. The Nationals extended their lead to 3-0 in the sixth when Lane Thomas' sacrifice fly brought home Nelson Cruz and Escobar's base hit up the middle drove in Maikel Franco.