Zimmermann sharp as Nationals beat Braves again, 6-1
Jordan Zimmermann took a shutout into the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 6-1 on Tuesday night to continue their season-long dominance of the division rivalry.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
6
Atlanta Braves
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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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 Out 6-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Uribe homered to left (385 feet).
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 6-0
Ramos grounded into double play, third to second to first, Escobar scored, Harper out at second.
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Advancing On Force 6-0
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 5-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 5-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 5-0
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 5-0
Ramos grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Espinosa scored, Escobar to third, Ramos safe at second on throwing error by catcher Pierzynski.
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End Inning 6-1
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
C. Johnson fouled out to first.
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Foul Out 6-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-1
C. Johnson batting
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Play Result 6-1
C. Johnson hit for Kelly.
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
A. Simmons struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-1
Pitch 7: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-1
A. Simmons batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Terdoslavich flied out to center.
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Fly Out 6-1
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-1
Terdoslavich batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
K. Johnson singled to right.
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Single 6-1
Pitch 9: in play
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Ball 6-1
Pitch 6: ball 2
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-1
K. Johnson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Uribe homered to left (385 feet).
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Home Run 6-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Head to Head
ATL 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
Jace Peterson2B6
Cameron MaybinCF15
Nick MarkakisRF22
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Juan Uribe3B4
Kelly JohnsonLF55
Joey Thomas Terdoslavich1B
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Shelby MillerP77
Substitutes
Eury PerezPH- Jake BrighamP63
Pedro CiriacoPH15- Ryan KellyP71
Chris JohnsonPH92
WSH
Denard SpanCF4
Danny Espinosa2B14
Yunel Escobar3B0
Bryce HarperRF3
Wilson RamosC40
Clint Robinson1B25
Ian DesmondSS20
Michael A. TaylorLF21
Jordan ZimmermannP27
Substitutes
Matt ThorntonP46
David CarpenterP77
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