Taylor's pinch-hit HR lifts Nationals over Braves, 5-2 in 10
Michael Taylor had a pinch-hit three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 5-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
2
Washington Nationals
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | P10 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| WSH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
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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 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Taylor homered to center (406 feet), Harper and Zimmerman scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-5
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Advancing On Force 2-4
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
den Dekker singled to center, Turner scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Bunted Foul 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Swisher singled to right, Freeman scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Pierzynski reached on infield single to third, Markakis scored, Freeman to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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End Inning 2-5
End of the 10th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Taylor homered to center (406 feet), Harper and Zimmerman scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-5
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Advancing On Force 2-4
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Home Run 2-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Taylor batting
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Play Result 2-2
Taylor hit for Papelbon.
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Lineup Change 2-2
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Lineup Change 2-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Zimmerman singled to center, Harper to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Single 2-2
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Zimmerman batting
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Play Result 2-2
Cunniff relieved Marksberry.
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Lineup Change 2-2
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Lineup Change 2-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Harper singled to left center.
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Single 2-2
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Harper batting
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Play Result 2-2
Marksberry relieved Moylan.
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Start Inning 2-2
Bottom of the 10th inning
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Lineup Change 2-2
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Lineup Change 2-2
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End Inning 2-2
Middle of the 10th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Head to Head
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
Jayson WerthRF28
Anthony Rendon3B6
Bryce HarperCF3
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Clint RobinsonLF25
Yunel Escobar3B0
Ian DesmondSS20
Jose LobatonC7
Tanner RoarkP49
Substitutes
Jonathan PapelbonP58
Michael A. TaylorPH21
Trea Turner2B7
Wilson RamosC40
Matt ThorntonP46
Tyler MoorePH28
Felipe VazquezP73
Danny EspinosaPH14
Drew StorenP29
Matt den DekkerLF23
ATL
Nick MarkakisRF22
Cameron MaybinCF15
Freddie Freeman1B5
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Adonis Garcia3B13
Jace Peterson2B6
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Michael BournLF1
Julio TeheranP49
Substitutes
Nick SwisherPH23
Arodys VizcainoP68
Peter MoylanP30
Hector OliveraPH28
Matt MarksberryP56
Brandon CunniffP39
Daniel CastroPH9
Edwin JacksonP36
Pedro Ciriaco3B15
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