Lopez, Werth help Nationals beat Braves
Rookie Reynaldo Lopez struck out 11, Jayson Werth reached safely in his 46th straight game and the Washington Nationals pulled away from the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
8
Atlanta Braves
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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 8-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 8-2
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
Turner hit sacrifice fly to left, Robinson scored, Espinosa to third.
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Advancing On Play 8-2
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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
Rendon scored, Robinson to third, Espinosa to second on passed ball by Flowers.
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Passed Ball 7-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Espinosa walked, Harper scored, Rendon to third, Robinson to second.
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Advancing On Force 6-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Robinson singled to right, Murphy scored, Harper to third, Rendon to second.
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Advancing On Force 5-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Rendon hit by pitch, Werth scored, Murphy to third, Harper to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-2
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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 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 3-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Kemp grounded out to third, Freeman scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Bunted Foul 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 3 (bunted foul)
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Bunted Foul 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Werth doubled to deep left, Severino scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-1
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Markakis hit sacrifice fly to center, Kemp scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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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 4: 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 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 8-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
Inciarte grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 8-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Play Result 8-2
d'Arnaud to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 8-2
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Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-2
Inciarte batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
d'Arnaud singled to right.
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Single 8-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Swinging 8-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 8-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 8-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-2
d'Arnaud batting
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Play Result 8-2
d'Arnaud hit for Johnson.
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Lineup Change 8-2
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Lineup Change 8-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
Swanson struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 8-2
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 8-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 8-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 8-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-2
Swanson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
Peterson grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 8-2
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 8-2
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 8-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 8-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-2
Peterson batting
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Play Result 8-2
Melancon relieved Kelley.
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Start Inning 8-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 8-2
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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
Ender InciarteCF22
Adonis Garcia3B13
Freddie Freeman1B5
Matt KempLF25
Nick MarkakisRF22
Tyler FlowersC25
Jace Peterson2B6
Dansby SwansonSS7
Rob WhalenP38
Substitutes
Anthony ReckerC
Jose RamirezP52
Gordon BeckhamPH29
Arodys VizcainoP68
Mauricio CabreraP63
Jim JohnsonP33
Chase d'ArnaudPH6
WSH
Trea TurnerCF7
Jayson WerthLF28
Daniel Murphy2B9
Bryce HarperRF3
Anthony Rendon3B6
Clint Robinson1B25
Danny EspinosaSS14
Pedro SeverinoC29
Reynaldo LopezP40
Substitutes
Chris HeiseyLF24
Wilmer DifoPH30
Shawn KelleyP27
Mark MelanconP34
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