Gonzalez strong for 7 innings, Nationals beat Phillies
Gio Gonzalez pitched seven sharp innings, Anthony Rendon doubled home the tiebreaking run and the NL East-leading Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Philadelphia Phillies
2
Washington Nationals
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| WSH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 2-6 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 3-5 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Galvis homered to right center (400 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Play Result 1-3
Rendon scored on Ellis' passed ball.
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Passed Ball 1-3
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Rendon doubled to deep left center, Harper scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-2
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Joseph homered to center (415 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Murphy doubled to right, Turner scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Asche struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 2-3
Pitch 5: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-3
Asche batting
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Play Result 2-3
Burriss ran for Franco.
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Play Result 2-3
Asche hit for Altherr.
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Lineup Change 2-3
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Lineup Change 2-3
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Lineup Change 2-3
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Lineup Change 2-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Franco singled to right.
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Single 2-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-3
Franco batting
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Play Result 2-3
Franco hit for Ellis.
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Lineup Change 2-3
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Lineup Change 2-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Joseph struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-3
Pitch 9: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Strike Looking 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-3
Joseph batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Herrera struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Head to Head
Injuries
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedWSH
Trea TurnerCF7
Jayson WerthLF28
Daniel Murphy2B9
Bryce HarperRF3
Anthony Rendon3B6
Wilson RamosC40
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Danny EspinosaSS14
Gio GonzalezP47
Substitutes
Koda GloverP30
Oliver PerezP59
Blake TreinenP64
Stephen DrewPH10
Mark MelanconP34
PHI
Cesar Hernandez2B15
Roman QuinnCF4
Andres Blanco3B14
Darin RufLF25
Tommy Joseph1B46
A.J. EllisC17
Aaron AltherrRF23
Freddy GalvisSS8
Adam MorganP51
Substitutes
Odubel HerreraPH37
Maikel FrancoPH7
Emmanuel BurrissPR15
Cody James AschePH99
Edubray RamosP61
Ryan HowardPH6
David HernandezP30
Joely RodriguezP56
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