Perez throws 6 innings, Braves beat Nationals 2-0
Rookie Williams Perez threw six innings and the Atlanta Braves' bullpen did the rest as they recorded a rare shutout in beating the Washington Nationals 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
0
Atlanta Braves
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ATL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Center Parc Stadium · 13,860 att.
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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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Bourn singled to right, Cunningham scored, Bourn to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Pierzynski singled to shallow left, Markakis scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 0-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Ramos lined out to third.
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Line Out 0-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-2
Ramos batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Desmond struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-2
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-2
Desmond batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Robinson grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 0-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-2
Robinson batting
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Play Result 0-2
Freeman at first base.
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Play Result 0-2
Vizcaíno relieved Jackson.
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Start Inning 0-2
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 0-2
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Lineup Change 0-2
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Lineup Change 0-2
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Lineup Change 0-2
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End Inning 0-2
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Swisher grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 0-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-2
Swisher batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Pierzynski hit by pitch.
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Hit By Pitch 0-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-2
Pierzynski batting
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Head to Head
ATL wins series 2-1
Injuries
Atlanta Braves
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Michael BournCF1
Hector Olivera3B28
Nick MarkakisRF22
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Nick Swisher1B23
Jace Peterson2B6
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Todd CunninghamLF48
Williams PerezP71
Substitutes
Daniel Castro3B9
Arodys VizcainoP68
Peter MoylanP30
Adonis GarciaPH13
Edwin JacksonP36
Freddie Freeman1B5
WSH
Anthony Rendon3B6
Trea Turner2B7
Bryce HarperRF3
Jayson WerthLF28
Clint Robinson1B25
Ian DesmondSS20
Wilson RamosC40
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Jordan ZimmermannP27
Substitutes
Reed JohnsonPH5
Sammy SolísP50
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