Werth, Zimmerman homer as Nationals defeat Padres 4-2
Jayson Werth and Ryan Zimmerman homered, and starter Joe Ross allowed only a bunt single in six innings as the Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 on Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
San Diego Padres
2
Washington Nationals
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
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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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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Alonso singled to right, Spangenberg scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Out 1-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Zimmerman homered to right center (406 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Werth homered to left center (393 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Zimmerman singled to center, Rendon scored, Harper thrown out at home, Escobar to second.
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Advancing On Play 1-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Escobar hit by pitch, Werth scored, Rendon to third, Harper to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-1
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted 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 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Solarte hit sacrifice fly to center, Spangenberg scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (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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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 2-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
M. Upton Jr. grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 2-4
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
M. Upton Jr. batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Alonso singled to right, Spangenberg scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Single 1-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
Alonso batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
J. Upton struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-4
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
J. Upton batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Solarte lined out to center.
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Line Out 1-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Play Result 1-4
Spangenberg to second on balk by Papelbon.
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Balk 1-4
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Strike Looking 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
Solarte batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Spangenberg walked.
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 7: ball 4
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Strike Swinging 1-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Looking 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
Spangenberg batting
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Play Result 1-4
Papelbon relieved Storen.
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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
Jayson WerthRF28
Anthony Rendon3B6
Bryce HarperCF3
Yunel Escobar3B0
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Ian DesmondSS20
Wilson RamosC40
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Joe RossP41
Substitutes
Danny EspinosaLF14
Trea Turner2B7
Clint RobinsonPH25
Casey JanssenP44
Doug FisterPH38
Drew StorenP29
Jonathan PapelbonP58
SD
Travis JankowskiRF16
Cory Spangenberg2B18
Yangervis Solarte3B70
Justin UptonLF8
Yonder Alonso1B13
B.J. UptonCF0
Alexi AmaristaSS2
Austin HedgesC17
Andrew CashnerP48
Substitutes
Jedd GyorkoPH5
Kevin QuackenbushP41
Bud NorrisP28
Clint BarmesSS12
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