Scherzer, Ramos lead Nationals to 7-2 win, sweep of Phillies
Max Scherzer had 11 strikeouts in eight sharp innings, Wilson Ramos hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Wednesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
7
Philadelphia Phillies
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Citizens Bank Park · 19,052 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 7-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-2
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Play Result 7-2
Goeddel homered to left (391 feet), Galvis scored.
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Advancing On Force 7-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-0
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Play Result 7-0
Zimmerman hit sacrifice fly to left, Murphy scored.
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Advancing On Play 7-0
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 6-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-0
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Play Result 6-0
Espinosa homered to left center (411 feet).
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
Ramos homered to right (374 feet), Zimmerman and Rendon scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-0
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Advancing On Force 4-0
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Out 2-0
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Ramos singled to right, Rendon scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: 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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: 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 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Zimmerman doubled to deep right, Murphy scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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End Inning 7-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-2
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Play Result 7-2
Howard flied out to center.
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Fly Out 7-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Play Result 7-2
Rupp to third on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 7-2
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Strike Looking 7-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 7-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 7-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-2
Howard batting
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Play Result 7-2
Pérez relieved Treinen.
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Play Result 7-2
Howard hit for Araujo.
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Lineup Change 7-2
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Lineup Change 7-2
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Lineup Change 7-2
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Lineup Change 7-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-2
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Play Result 7-2
Lough walked.
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Ball 7-2
Pitch 8: ball 4
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Ball 7-2
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Ball 7-2
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 7-2
Rupp to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 7-2
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Ball 7-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-2
Lough batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-2
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Play Result 7-2
Goeddel struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 7-2
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 7-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 7-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-2
Goeddel batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-2
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Play Result 7-2
Galvis lined out to left.
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Line Out 7-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-2
Galvis batting
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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
Odubel HerreraCF37
Cesar Hernandez2B15
Andres Blanco3B14
Tommy Joseph1B46
Cameron RuppC36
Freddy GalvisSS8
Tyler D. GoeddelLF95
David LoughRF3
Adam MorganP51
Substitutes
Jimmy Santiago ParedesPH41
Brett OberholtzerP32
Peter BourjosPH25
Elvis AraujoP59
Ryan HowardPH6
WSH
Chris HeiseyLF24
Jayson WerthRF28
Daniel Murphy2B9
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Anthony Rendon3B6
Wilson RamosC40
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Danny EspinosaSS14
Max ScherzerP31
Substitutes
Blake TreinenP64
Oliver PerezP59
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