Aaron Altherr's two-HR night leads Phils by Jordan Zimmermann, Nats
Rookie Aaron Altherr had four hits, including the first inside-the-park grand slam in the majors since 1999, as the Phillies roughed up Jordan Zimmermann and the Nationals, 8-2.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Philadelphia Phillies
8
Washington Nationals
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| WSH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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 8-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 3: 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 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
Asche homered to center (417 feet), Ruf scored.
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Advancing On Force 8-2
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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 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (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 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (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 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Werth homered to left (387 feet).
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: 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 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Ruf homered to left center (421 feet).
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
Altherr homered to left (373 feet).
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-1
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 8-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
Ramos grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 8-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 8-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-2
Ramos batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
Taylor flied out to left.
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Fly Out 8-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-2
Taylor batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
Desmond singled to right, Robinson to second.
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Advancing On Force 8-2
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Single 8-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 8-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 8-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-2
Desmond batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
Robinson singled to right.
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Single 8-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 8-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-2
Robinson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
Werth lined out to center.
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Line Out 8-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 8-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-2
Werth batting
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Play Result 8-2
García relieved Hinojosa.
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Start Inning 8-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 8-2
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Lineup Change 8-2
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End Inning 8-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
Herrera flied out to center.
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Head to Head
PHI wins series 2-1
Injuries
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedWSH
Anthony Rendon2B6
Yunel Escobar3B0
Bryce HarperRF3
Jayson WerthLF28
Clint Robinson1B25
Ian DesmondSS20
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Wilson RamosC40
Jordan ZimmermannP27
Substitutes
Wilmer DifoPH30
Sammy SolísP50
Dan UgglaPH26
Rafael MartinP
Matt GraceP33
PHI
Freddy GalvisSS8
Aaron AltherrLF23
Odubel HerreraCF37
Darin Ruf1B25
Cody James Asche3B99
Andres Blanco2B14
Brian BogusevicRF17
Cameron RuppC36
Jerad EickhoffP43
Substitutes
Dalier HinojosaP94
Darnell SweeneyPH38
Luis GarciaP40
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