Robinson, Strasburg lead Nationals past Braves 3-0
Clint Robinson hit a home run and Stephen Strasburg continued his strong September to help the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
3
Atlanta Braves
0
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Center Parc Stadium · 37,790 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 3-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Harper grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Escobar scored, Turner out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 3-0
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Play Result 2-0
Turner grounded into fielder's choice to third, Difo scored on throwing error by third baseman García, Escobar safe at third on throwing error by third baseman García.
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Error 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: 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 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-0
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (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 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: 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 2 (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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Bunted Foul 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Robinson homered to left (381 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 3-0
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Lavarnway struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-0
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-0
Lavarnway batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
A. Simmons grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 3-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-0
A. Simmons batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Peterson struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-0
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-0
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-0
Peterson batting
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Start Inning 3-0
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 3-0
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Taylor flied out to center.
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Fly Out 3-0
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Strike Swinging 3-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-0
Taylor batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Desmond grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 3-0
Pitch 4: in play
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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 BournLF1
Cameron MaybinCF15
Nick MarkakisRF22
Adonis Garcia3B13
Nick Swisher1B23
Jace Peterson2B6
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Christian BethancourtC60
Ryan WeberP62
Substitutes
Peter MoylanP30
Matt MarksberryP56
Danny BurawaP
Daniel CastroPH9
Brandon CunniffP39
Ryan LavarnwayC50
Freddie Freeman1B5
WSH
Anthony Rendon3B6
Trea Turner2B7
Bryce HarperRF3
Jayson WerthLF28
Clint Robinson1B25
Ian DesmondSS20
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Wilson RamosC40
Stephen StrasburgP37
Substitutes
Wilmer DifoPR30
Jose LobatonC7
Blake TreinenP64
Matt den DekkerPH23
Yunel EscobarPH0
Felipe VazquezP73
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