Strasburg leaves early with injury, Nats beat Braves in 11th
Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg winced after throwing a pitch and was forced to leave in the third inning, and Washington went on to defeat the Atlanta 5-4 in 11 innings Wednesday.
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Atlanta Braves
4
Washington Nationals
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | P10 | P11 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| WSH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
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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 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Ramos singled to center, Werth scored, Murphy to third, Harper to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Rendon reached on infield single to third, Espinosa scored, Heisey to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Peterson singled to left, Markakis scored, Flowers to second, Flowers to third advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Force 4-3
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: strike 1 (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 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 3-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (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 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: 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 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: 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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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Murphy singled to left center, Drew and Turner scored, Werth to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-3
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: 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
Swanson homered to left (411 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: foul
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End Inning 4-5
End of the 11th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Ramos singled to center, Werth scored, Murphy to third, Harper 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 4-5
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Single 4-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Ramos batting
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Play Result 4-4
Beckham at second base.
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Play Result 4-4
Peterson in left field.
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Play Result 4-4
Cunniff relieved Bradley.
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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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Lineup Change 4-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Harper intentionally walked.
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Intentional Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: ball 4 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: ball 3 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: ball 2 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: ball 1 (intentional ball)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Harper batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Murphy doubled to deep right, Werth to third.
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Double 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
Murphy batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Werth walked.
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Strike Swinging 4-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Werth batting
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Play Result 4-4
Bradley relieved Johnson.
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Head to Head
WSH wins series 3-0
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 TurnerCF7
Jayson WerthLF28
Daniel Murphy2B9
Bryce HarperRF3
Wilson RamosC40
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Danny EspinosaSS14
Wilmer Difo3B30
Stephen StrasburgP37
Substitutes
Marc RzepczynskiP20
Blake TreinenP64
Clint RobinsonPH25
Shawn KelleyP27
Oliver PerezP59
Trevor GottP58
Chris HeiseyPH24
Matt GraceP33
Mat LatosP57
Sean BurnettP17
Lucas GiolitoP55
Stephen Drew3B10
Anthony Rendon3B6
ATL
Ender InciarteCF22
Adonis Garcia3B13
Freddie Freeman1B5
Matt KempLF25
Nick MarkakisRF22
Tyler FlowersC25
Jace PetersonLF6
Dansby SwansonSS7
Mike FoltynewiczP20
Substitutes
Brandon CunniffP39
Chase d'ArnaudPH6
Chris WithrowP51
Ian KrolP63
Mauricio CabreraP63
A.J. PierzynskiPH15
Matt WislerPR86
Jim JohnsonP33- Jed BradleyP72
Gordon Beckham2B29
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