Nationals win third straight game to break .500 for first time in 2015
Bryce Harper hit his sixth home run in the past three games to help the Nationals extend their win streak to three with a win over the Braves.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
6
Washington Nationals
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| WSH | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
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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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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Harper homered to center (420 feet), Escobar scored.
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Advancing On Force 6-8
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 6-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Bunted Foul 6-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Bethancourt doubled to deep center, Freeman and Callaspo scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-6
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Advancing On Play 5-6
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Peterson grounded out to pitcher, A. Simmons scored, Freeman to third, Callaspo to second.
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Advancing On Play 4-6
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Ciriaco doubled to deep left, Bethancourt and Maybin scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-6
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Advancing On Play 2-6
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Zimmerman homered to left (364 feet), Werth and Harper scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-6
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Advancing On Force 1-5
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Maybin doubled to deep left, Callaspo scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-3
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: 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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-3
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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End Inning 6-8
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Harper homered to center (420 feet), Escobar scored.
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Advancing On Force 6-8
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Home Run 6-7
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-6
Harper batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Werth struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-6
Pitch 7: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 6-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-6
Werth batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Escobar reached on infield single to third.
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Single 6-6
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-6
Escobar batting
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Start Inning 6-6
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 6-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
A. Simmons grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 6-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 6-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-6
A. Simmons batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Markakis lined out to center.
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Line Out 6-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-6
Markakis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Young Jr. lined out to center.
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Line Out 6-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 6-6
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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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
Ian DesmondSS20
Jose LobatonC7
Danny Espinosa2B14
Doug FisterP38
Substitutes
Michael A. TaylorPR21
Wilson RamosC40
Matt ThorntonP46
Aaron BarrettP61
Tanner RoarkP49
Dan UgglaPH26
Drew StorenP29
ATL
Nick MarkakisRF22
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Freddie Freeman1B5
Kelly JohnsonLF55
Alberto Callaspo3B5
Jace Peterson2B6
Christian BethancourtC60
Cameron MaybinCF15
Julio TeheranP49
Substitutes
Cody MartinP57
Trevor CahillP35
Pedro CiriacoPH15
Brandon CunniffP39
Luis AvilanP70
Eric Young Jr.CF9
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