Johnson's HR helps Braves beat reeling Nationals, 8-4
Johnson's HR helps Braves beat reeling Nationals, 8-4
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
4
Atlanta Braves
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Center Parc Stadium · 16,658 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | W 3-2 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | L 3-5 | MLB |
| 10/1/26 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | W 6-2 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
C. Johnson singled to left, Markakis scored, C. Johnson to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 4-8
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-7
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Play Result 4-7
Uggla tripled to deep right, Harper scored, Uggla scored on error by third baseman Callaspo.
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Error 4-7
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Advancing On Force 3-7
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
K. Johnson singled to center, C. Johnson scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-7
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Pierzynski hit sacrifice fly to center, A. Simmons scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-6
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Span hit sacrifice fly to center, Ramos scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-5
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Young Jr. sacrificed to pitcher, Peterson scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-5
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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. Johnson homered to right center (398 feet), Pierzynski scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-4
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 9: foul
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End Inning 4-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Werth flied out to right.
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Fly Out 4-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Werth batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Zimmerman grounded into fielder's choice to third, Moore out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 4-8
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 4-8
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Zimmerman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Span struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 4-8
Pitch 6: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Looking 4-8
Pitch 5: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 4-8
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Span batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Moore safe at first on throwing error by second baseman Peterson.
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Error 4-8
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Batter Reached On Error - Batter To First 4-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Moore batting
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Play Result 4-8
Moore hit for Barrett.
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Play Result 4-8
Avilán relieved J. Johnson.
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Start Inning 4-8
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 4-8
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Pierzynski grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 4-8
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Head to Head
WSH wins series 2-1
Injuries
Atlanta Braves
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Nick MarkakisRF22
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Freddie Freeman1B5
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Alberto Callaspo3B5
Kelly JohnsonLF55
Jace Peterson2B6
Eric Young Jr.LF9
Eric StultsP37
Substitutes
Chris Johnson1B92
Cameron MaybinCF15
Cody MartinP57
Jim JohnsonP33
Phil GosselinPH14
Luis AvilanP70
WSH
Denard SpanCF4
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Jayson WerthLF28
Bryce HarperRF3
Yunel Escobar3B0
Ian DesmondSS20
Wilson RamosC40
Danny Espinosa3B14
Doug FisterP38
Substitutes
Dan Uggla2B26
Matt GraceP33
Reed JohnsonPH5
Rafael MartinP
Aaron BarrettP61
Tyler MoorePH28
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