Cliff Lee throws 8 impressive innings to lead Phils past Nats
Cliff Lee struck out nine in eight impressive innings, Michael Young tied a career high with three doubles and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
2
Philadelphia Phillies
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Citizens Bank Park · 38,188 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
J Kobernus homered to left (375 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
K Frandsen singled to left center, M Young and J Rollins scored, R Howard to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-4
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Advancing On Force 1-3
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
M Young doubled to deep right, B Revere scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-2
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
R Howard hit sacrifice fly to right, M Young scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
J Werth homered to left (387 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Bunted Foul 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 2-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
I Desmond grounded into fielder's choice to third, A LaRoche out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-4
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 2-4
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
I Desmond batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
A LaRoche singled to right.
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Single 2-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
A LaRoche batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
J Werth flied out to left.
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Fly Out 2-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
J Werth batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
R Zimmerman popped out to second.
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Pop Out 2-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
R Zimmerman batting
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Play Result 2-4
J Papelbon relieved C Lee.
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Play Result 2-4
F Galvis at second base.
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Start Inning 2-4
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-4
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Lineup Change 2-4
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Lineup Change 2-4
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Lineup Change 2-4
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End Inning 2-4
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
K Frandsen flied out to center.
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Fly Out 2-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Bunted Foul 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
K Frandsen batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Head to Head
PHI wins series 2-1
Injuries
Philadelphia Phillies
- Brandon Marsh Out
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPHI
Ben RevereCF25
Michael Young3B10
Jimmy RollinsSS7
Ryan Howard1B6
Domonic BrownLF81
Delmon YoungRF27
Kevin Frandsen2B43
Carlos RuizC52
Cliff LeeP33
Substitutes
John Mayberry Jr.RF64
Freddy Galvis2B8
Jonathan PapelbonP58
WSH
Denard SpanCF4
Anthony Rendon2B6
Ryan Zimmerman3B11
Jayson WerthRF28
Adam LaRoche1B25
Ian DesmondSS20
Kurt SuzukiC24
Steve LombardozziLF21
Ross DetwilerP75
Substitutes
Craig StammenP34
Jeff KobernusPH23
Drew StorenP29
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