Zimmerman's return sparks Nationals to 11-9 win over Braves
Ryan Zimmerman homered among his three hits in his return from the DL, and the Nationals used an eight-run fourth inning to take control in their 11-9 win over the Braves on Saturday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
11
Atlanta Braves
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| ATL | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 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 |
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Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-9
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Play Result 11-9
d'Arnaud singled to center, Flowers and Peterson scored.
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Advancing On Play 11-9
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Advancing On Play 11-8
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Foul Ball 11-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-7
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Play Result 11-7
Peterson doubled to left, Freeman scored, Flowers to third.
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Advancing On Force 11-7
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Foul Ball 11-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-6
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Play Result 11-6
Zimmerman hit sacrifice fly to center, Rendon scored.
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Advancing On Play 11-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Inciarte grounded into fielder's choice to second, Peterson scored, Francoeur out at second, d'Arnaud to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 10-6
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Foul Ball 10-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 10-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-5
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Play Result 10-5
Francoeur singled to right, Flowers scored, Peterson to third, d'Arnaud to second.
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Advancing On Force 10-5
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Foul Ball 10-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 10-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 10-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 10-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 10-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 10-4
Inciarte scored on Treinen's wild pitch.
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Wild Pitch 10-4
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Foul Ball 10-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-3
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Play Result 10-3
Scherzer reached on infield single to shortstop, Rendon scored.
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Advancing On Play 10-3
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 9-3
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-3
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Play Result 9-3
Harper singled to center, Werth scored, Murphy to second.
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Advancing On Force 9-3
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-3
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Play Result 8-3
Turner homered to left center (395 feet), Difo and Scherzer scored.
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Advancing On Force 8-3
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Advancing On Force 7-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Scherzer singled to right, Zimmerman scored, Difo to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-3
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End Inning 11-9
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-9
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Play Result 11-9
Recker popped out to first.
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Pop Out 11-9
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 11-9
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 11-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 11-9
Recker batting
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Play Result 11-9
Recker hit for Ramírez.
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Lineup Change 11-9
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Lineup Change 11-9
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-9
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Play Result 11-9
d'Arnaud singled to center, Flowers and Peterson scored.
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Advancing On Play 11-9
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Advancing On Play 11-8
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Single 11-7
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 11-7
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 11-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 11-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 11-7
d'Arnaud batting
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Play Result 11-7
Melancon relieved Glover.
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Lineup Change 11-7
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Lineup Change 11-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-7
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Play Result 11-7
Peterson doubled to left, Freeman scored, Flowers to third.
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Advancing On Force 11-7
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Advancing On Force 11-7
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Double 11-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 11-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 11-6
Peterson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-6
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Play Result 11-6
Flowers walked.
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Ball 11-6
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Ball 11-6
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 11-6
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 11-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 11-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 11-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 11-6
Flowers batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-6
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Play Result 11-6
Markakis lined out to left.
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Head to Head
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
Chase d'ArnaudSS6
Tyrell JenkinsP
Substitutes
Ryan WeberP62
Gordon BeckhamPH29
Arodys VizcainoP68
Jeff FrancoeurPH5
Jose RamirezP52
Anthony ReckerPH
WSH
Trea TurnerCF7
Jayson WerthLF28
Daniel Murphy2B9
Bryce HarperRF3
Wilson RamosC40
Anthony Rendon3B6
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Wilmer DifoSS30
Max ScherzerP31
Substitutes
Blake TreinenP64
Matt BelisleP38
Shawn KelleyP27
Chris HeiseyPH24
Koda GloverP30
Mark MelanconP34
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