Scherzer, Harper power Nationals to 7-2 win over Phillies
Scherzer, Harper power Nationals to 7-2 win over Phillies
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Philadelphia Phillies
2
Washington Nationals
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| WSH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Howard singled to center, Hernández scored, Ruiz to second, Ruiz to third, Howard to second on throwing error by center fielder Taylor.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Play Result 1-7
Ramos reached on infield single to second, Zimmerman scored on throwing error by second baseman Utley.
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Error 1-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Zimmerman doubled to right, Desmond and Harper scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-6
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Advancing On Play 1-5
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunt Pop Foul Out 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 0 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Espinosa homered to center (408 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Galvis grounded out to second, Herrera scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-3
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Harper homered to center (412 feet), Escobar and Desmond scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-3
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Advancing On Force 0-2
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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 3: strike 2 (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 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 2-7
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Ruf struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Ruf batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Howard singled to center, Hernández scored, Ruiz to second, Ruiz to third, Howard to second on throwing error by center fielder Taylor.
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Error 2-7
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Error 2-7
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Single 1-7
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-7
Howard batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Ruiz reached on infield single to third, Hernández to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-7
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Single 1-7
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-7
Ruiz batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Asche struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-7
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-7
Asche batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Hernández singled to center.
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Single 1-7
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-7
Hernández batting
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Play Result 1-7
Hernández hit for Giles.
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Lineup Change 1-7
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Lineup Change 1-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Utley popped out to third.
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Pop Out 1-7
Pitch 4: in play
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Head to Head
Injuries
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedWSH
Yunel Escobar3B0
Ian DesmondSS20
Jayson WerthLF28
Bryce HarperRF3
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Wilson RamosC40
Danny Espinosa3B14
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Max ScherzerP31
Substitutes
Dan Uggla2B26
Reed JohnsonPH5
Felipe VazquezP73
PHI
Odubel HerreraCF37
Freddy GalvisSS8
Chase Utley2B26
Jeff FrancoeurRF5
Cody James Asche3B99
Carlos RuizC52
Ryan Howard1B6
Darin RufLF25
Sean O'SullivanP62
Substitutes
Jeanmar GomezP46
Jake DiekmanP72
Ken GilesP91
Cesar HernandezPH15
Grady SizemoreRF24
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