Werth, Harper power Nationals to sweep of Phillies
Jayson Werth hit two homers, Bryce Harper also went deep and Gio Gonzalez tied his career-high with 12 strikeouts to lead the Washington Nationals to a 12-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
12
Philadelphia Phillies
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Citizens Bank Park · 15,753 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 2-6 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 3-5 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 12-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 12-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-2
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Play Result 12-2
Lobatón singled to right, Moore scored, Difo to second.
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Advancing On Force 12-2
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-2
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Play Result 11-2
Escobar singled to right, Uggla scored, Rendon to second, Rendon scored, Escobar to second on error by right fielder Francoeur.
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Error 11-2
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Advancing On Force 10-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-2
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Play Result 9-2
Rendon singled to right, Taylor scored, Uggla to third.
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Advancing On Play 9-2
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
Harper homered to right center (389 feet), Rendon scored.
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Advancing On Force 8-2
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Desmond doubled to deep right center, Robinson scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-2
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Werth homered to center (439 feet).
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Escobar doubled to deep right center, Rendon scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Rendon singled to center, Lobatón scored, Taylor out at home, Rendon to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Ruf homered to left (407 feet), Blanco scored.
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End Inning 12-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-2
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Play Result 12-2
Sweeney lined out to right.
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Line Out 12-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 12-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 12-2
Sweeney batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-2
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Play Result 12-2
Ruf grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 12-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 12-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 12-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 12-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 12-2
Ruf batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-2
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Play Result 12-2
Francoeur flied out to center.
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Fly Out 12-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 12-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 12-2
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 12-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 12-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 12-2
Francoeur batting
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Play Result 12-2
Martin relieved Rivero.
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Play Result 12-2
Difo at second base.
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Play Result 12-2
Moore in left field.
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Play Result 12-2
den Dekker in right field.
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Play Result 12-2
Turner at shortstop.
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Start Inning 12-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 12-2
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Lineup Change 12-2
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Lineup Change 12-2
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Lineup Change 12-2
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Lineup Change 12-2
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Lineup Change 12-2
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Lineup Change 12-2
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End Inning 12-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-2
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Play Result 12-2
Taylor grounded into double play, third to first, Difo out at third.
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Advancing On Force 12-2
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Ground Out 12-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 12-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Head to Head
WSH wins series 3-0
Injuries
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPHI
Freddy GalvisSS8
Andres Blanco2B14
Aaron AltherrCF23
Jeff FrancoeurRF5
Darin Ruf1B25
Darnell SweeneyLF38
Chase d'Arnaud3B6
Cameron RuppC36
Alec AsherP97
Substitutes
Erik KratzPH38
Hector NerisP51
Justin De FratusP90
Brian BogusevicPH17
Nefi OgandoP44
Kenny RobertsP62
WSH
Anthony Rendon3B6
Yunel Escobar3B0
Bryce HarperRF3
Jayson WerthLF28
Clint Robinson1B25
Ian DesmondSS20
Jose LobatonC7
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Gio GonzalezP47
Substitutes
Trea TurnerSS7
Matt den DekkerRF23
Tyler MooreLF28
Wilmer Difo2B30
Dan UgglaPH26
Felipe VazquezP73
Rafael MartinP
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