Harper, Scherzer power Nationals past Cubs
CHICAGO -- Bryce Harper hit his 18th home run, Max Scherzer struck out a season-high 13 to outduel Jon Lester and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
3
Chicago Cubs
0
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 0-8 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Espinosa homered to left (375 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: 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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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: 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 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Harper homered to left (376 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: 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 3: 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 7: 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 Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Play Result 1-0
Zimmerman grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Harper out at second, Escobar to third, Escobar scored on throwing error by second baseman A. Russell.
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Error 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: 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 1: strike 1 (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 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: 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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 3-0
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
A. Russell grounded into fielder's choice to second, Herrera out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 3-0
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 3-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Swinging 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-0
A. Russell batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Herrera reached on infield single to shortstop.
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Single 3-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-0
Herrera batting
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Play Result 3-0
Herrera hit for Wood.
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Montero struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-0
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Swinging 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-0
Montero batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Lake flied out to center.
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Fly Out 3-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-0
Lake batting
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Play Result 3-0
Storen relieved Janssen.
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Start Inning 3-0
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 3-0
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Harper struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 3-0
Pitch 6: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
Showing the last 40 of 583 events.
Head to Head
WSH wins series 2-1
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Chris CoghlanLF7
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Kris Bryant3B23
Dexter FowlerCF25
Starlin CastroSS13
Junior LakeLF48
David RossC3
Jon LesterP31
Addison Russell2B27
Substitutes
Jorge SolerRF12
Miguel MonteroC14
Mike BaxterPH6
James RussellP88
Jason MotteP30
Travis WoodP19
Jonathan HerreraPH19
WSH
Denard SpanCF4
Ian DesmondSS20
Yunel Escobar3B0
Bryce HarperRF3
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Wilson RamosC40
Dan Uggla2B26
Tyler MooreLF28
Max ScherzerP31
Substitutes
Casey JanssenP44
Drew StorenP29
Michael A. TaylorLF21
Matt GraceP33
Danny Espinosa2B14
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