Werth's two-run single lifts Nationals over Phillies 5-4
Jayson Werth hit a two-out, two-run single in the ninth inning, helping the Washington Nationals rally past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Philadelphia Phillies
4
Washington Nationals
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| WSH | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
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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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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Werth singled to center, Harper and Espinosa scored, Robinson to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Franco homered to left (406 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 3-3
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Bunted Foul 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Galvis singled to center, Herrera scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Herrera doubled to left, Morgan scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Bunted Foul 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Asche homered to left (350 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Espinosa homered to left center (412 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 4-5
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Werth singled to center, Harper and Espinosa scored, Robinson to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Single 4-3
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 4-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
Werth batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Robinson walked, Harper to third, Espinosa to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-3
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Advancing On Force 4-3
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
Robinson batting
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Play Result 4-3
Robinson hit for Taylor.
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Lineup Change 4-3
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Lineup Change 4-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Revere lined out to left.
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Line Out 4-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
Revere batting
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Play Result 4-3
Revere hit for Papelbon.
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Lineup Change 4-3
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Lineup Change 4-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Espinosa singled to left center, Harper to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-3
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Single 4-3
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Head to Head
WSH wins series 3-0
Injuries
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedWSH
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Jayson WerthLF28
Daniel Murphy2B9
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Wilson RamosC40
Anthony Rendon3B6
Chris HeiseyRF24
Danny EspinosaSS14
Joe RossP41
Substitutes
Clint RobinsonPH25
Bryce HarperPH3
Sammy SolísP50
Jonathan PapelbonP58
Ben ReverePH25
PHI
Odubel HerreraCF37
Freddy GalvisSS8
Maikel Franco3B7
Tommy Joseph1B46
Jimmy Santiago ParedesLF41
Cameron RuppC36
Cody James AscheLF99
Cesar Hernandez2B15
Adam MorganP51
Substitutes
Tyler D. GoeddelLF95
David HernandezP30
Jeanmar GomezP46
Peter BourjosRF25
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