Strasburg, Zimmerman lead Nationals past Padres 8-3
Stephen Strasburg allowed two hits over six innings, Ryan Zimmerman hit a grand slam and the Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 8-3 for their third straight victory.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
San Diego Padres
3
Washington Nationals
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| WSH | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago Cubs | W 4-1 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Gyorko homered to left center (425 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Zimmerman homered to right center (407 feet), Rendon, Harper and Escobar scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-8
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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 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Desmond doubled to right, Harper scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Bunted Foul 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Out 2-3
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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End Inning 3-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Gyorko grounded into double play, third to second to first, Alonso out at second.
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Advancing On Force 3-8
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Ground Out 3-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Gyorko batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Alonso singled to left.
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Single 3-8
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Looking 3-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Alonso batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
J. Upton flied out to right.
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Fly Out 3-8
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
J. Upton batting
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Start Inning 3-8
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 3-8
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Zimmerman struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-8
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Looking 3-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Zimmerman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Escobar walked.
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 8: ball 4
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 3-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (swinging)
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Head to Head
WSH wins series 2-1
Injuries
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
San Diego Padres
- Luis Gutierrez Out
- Bryan Hoeing Out
Lineups
ConfirmedWSH
Denard SpanCF4
Jayson WerthLF28
Anthony Rendon2B6
Bryce HarperRF3
Yunel Escobar3B0
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Ian DesmondSS20
Wilson RamosC40
Stephen StrasburgP37
Substitutes
Casey JanssenP44
Trea TurnerPH7
Matt ThorntonP46
Blake TreinenP64
SD
Yangervis Solarte3B70
Cory Spangenberg2B18
Matt KempRF25
Justin UptonLF8
Yonder Alonso1B13
Jedd Gyorko2B5
Derek NorrisC33
James ShieldsP33
Travis JankowskiCF16
Substitutes
Clint BarmesSS12
Marc RzepczynskiP20
Bud NorrisP28
B.J. UptonPH0
Shawn KelleyP27
Joaquin BenoitP53
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