Harper doubles in return, Roark pitches Nats past Braves
Bryce Harper hit an RBI double in his return to the lineup, Tanner Roark won his fourth straight start and the Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-1 Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
1
Washington Nationals
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WSH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
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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 1-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-9
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Play Result 1-9
Heisey homered to center (416 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-8
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Play Result 1-8
Ramos singled to right, Revere scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-8
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Rendon homered to left center (389 feet), Revere and Harper scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-7
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Advancing On Force 1-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Ramos hit sacrifice fly to right, Turner scored, Revere to third.
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Advancing On Play 1-4
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Bunted Foul 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Aybar singled to left center, Inciarte scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-3
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Bunted Foul 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted 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 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 1-9
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-9
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Play Result 1-9
Markakis lined out to left.
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Line Out 1-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 1-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-9
Markakis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-9
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Play Result 1-9
Kemp grounded into double play, third to second to first, Freeman out at second.
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Advancing On Force 1-9
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Ground Out 1-9
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 1-9
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 1-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 1-9
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-9
Kemp batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-9
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Play Result 1-9
Freeman walked.
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Ball 1-9
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Ball 1-9
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 1-9
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 1-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-9
Freeman batting
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Play Result 1-9
Belisle relieved Pérez.
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Start Inning 1-9
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 1-9
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-9
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Play Result 1-9
Turner lined out to left.
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Line Out 1-9
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 1-9
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 1-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-9
Turner batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-9
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Play Result 1-9
Difo grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 1-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 1-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-9
Difo batting
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Play Result 1-9
Difo hit for Pérez.
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-9
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Play Result 1-9
Espinosa struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-9
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
Showing the last 40 of 536 events.
Head to Head
WSH wins series 2-1
Injuries
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Atlanta Braves
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedWSH
Trea Turner2B7
Ben RevereCF25
Bryce HarperRF3
Wilson RamosC40
Anthony Rendon3B6
Clint Robinson1B25
Chris HeiseyLF24
Danny EspinosaSS14
Tanner RoarkP49
Substitutes
Oliver PerezP59
Wilmer DifoPH30
Matt BelisleP38
ATL
Ender InciarteCF22
Erick AybarSS0
Freddie Freeman1B5
Matt KempLF25
Nick MarkakisRF22
Gordon Beckham2B29
Anthony ReckerC
Chase d'Arnaud3B6
Tyrell JenkinsP
Substitutes
Madison YounginerP54
Eric O'FlahertyP34
Jace PetersonPH6
Ryan WeberP62
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