Harper hits 2 more home runs, Nationals beat Braves 9-2
Harper hits 2 more home runs, Nationals beat Braves 9-2
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
2
Washington Nationals
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
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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 2-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Espinosa homered to left center (388 feet), Ramos scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-9
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 5: 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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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Harper homered to right (412 feet), Escobar and Werth scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Espinosa homered to left center (391 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Harper homered to center (396 feet), Escobar scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Werth homered to left (409 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Freeman doubled to center, A. Simmons scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Gomes hit sacrifice fly to center, A. Simmons scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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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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End Inning 2-9
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Gosselin lined out to second.
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Line Out 2-9
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Gosselin batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Callaspo walked.
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Callaspo batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Pierzynski grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 2-9
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Pierzynski batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Gomes struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 3: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Gomes batting
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Play Result 2-9
Treinen relieved Grace.
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Start Inning 2-9
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-9
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Lineup Change 2-9
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End Inning 2-9
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Moore popped out to third.
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Pop Out 2-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Moore batting
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Play Result 2-9
Moore hit for Grace.
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Lineup Change 2-9
Showing the last 40 of 542 events.
Head to Head
WSH wins series 3-0
Injuries
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Atlanta Braves
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedWSH
Denard SpanCF4
Yunel Escobar3B0
Jayson WerthLF28
Bryce HarperRF3
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Wilson RamosC40
Ian DesmondSS20
Danny Espinosa2B14
Gio GonzalezP47
Substitutes
Clint RobinsonPH25
Matt GraceP33
Tyler MoorePH28
Blake TreinenP64
ATL
Nick MarkakisRF22
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Freddie Freeman1B5
Jonny GomesLF31
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Alberto Callaspo3B5
Phil Gosselin2B14
Cameron MaybinCF15
Eric StultsP37
Substitutes
Pedro CiriacoPH15
Brandon CunniffP39
Williams PerezP71
Trevor CahillP35
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