Nationals outlast Cubs in 12 innings, 5-4
Jayson Werth singled in the winning run with two outs in the 12th inning, giving the Washington Nationals a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.
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FINAL
Chicago Cubs
4
Washington Nationals
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | P10 | P11 | P12 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| WSH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 0-8 | 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 deep center, Taylor scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-5
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Taylor singled to right, Espinosa scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-4
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Russell singled to center, Almora Jr. scored, Russell to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 4-3
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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 5: 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 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: 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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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Ramos singled to center, Harper scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Rizzo homered to right (410 feet), Bryant scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Drew homered to right (395 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 4-5
End of the 12th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Werth singled to deep center, Taylor scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-5
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Single 4-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Werth batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Heisey lined out to left.
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Line Out 4-4
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Heisey batting
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Play Result 4-4
Heisey hit for Petit.
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Play Result 4-4
Warren relieved Cahill.
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Lineup Change 4-4
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Lineup Change 4-4
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Lineup Change 4-4
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Lineup Change 4-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Taylor singled to right, Espinosa scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-4
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Single 4-3
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Looking 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Play Result 4-3
Espinosa stole second.
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Stolen Base 4-3
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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
Taylor batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Espinosa hit by pitch.
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Hit By Pitch 4-3
Pitch 3: in play
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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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Highlights
Head to Head
WSH wins series 2-1
Injuries
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedWSH
Ben RevereCF25
Jayson WerthLF28
Bryce HarperRF3
Daniel Murphy2B9
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Wilson RamosC40
Anthony Rendon3B6
Danny EspinosaSS14
Stephen StrasburgP37
Substitutes
Matt BelisleP38
Oliver PerezP59
Shawn KelleyP27
Clint RobinsonPH25
Yusmeiro PetitP36
Chris HeiseyPH24
Felipe VazquezP73
Stephen DrewPH10
Michael A. TaylorCF21
CHC
Ben Zobrist2B18
Jason HeywardRF22
Kris BryantLF23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Miguel MonteroC14
Albert AlmoraCF5
Javier Baez3B28
Addison RussellSS27
Jason HammelP39
Substitutes
Dexter FowlerPH25
David RossC3
Matt SzczurPH36
Pedro StropP64
Hector RondonP28
Chris CoghlanPH7
Justin GrimmP46
Travis WoodP19
Trevor CahillP35
Adam WarrenP48
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