Record 12-run first inning helps Phillies rout Nats 17-3
Howie Kendrick had a three-run triple while Philadelphia scored 12 runs for the biggest first inning in team history, and the Phillies routed the Washington Nationals 17-3 on Saturday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
3
Philadelphia Phillies
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PHI | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
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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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 3-17
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-17
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-17
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-17
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-17
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-17
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-17
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-17
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Play Result 3-17
Rupp homered to right (371 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-16
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-16
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-16
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-16
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-16
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-16
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-16
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-16
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Play Result 3-16
Kendrick singled to center, Hernández scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-16
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Foul Ball 3-15
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-15
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Play Result 3-15
Blanco homered to left (369 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-14
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-14
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-14
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-14
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-14
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-14
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-14
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-14
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-14
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-14
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Play Result 3-14
Joseph hit sacrifice fly to center, Saunders scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-14
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Foul Ball 3-13
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-13
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-13
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Play Result 3-13
Werth singled to deep right, Murphy scored, Werth out at second.
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Advancing On Play 3-13
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-13
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Play Result 2-13
Zimmerman grounded out to shortstop, Harper scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-13
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Foul Ball 1-13
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-13
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-13
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Play Result 1-13
Werth singled to left, Murphy scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-13
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Foul Ball 0-13
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-13
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-13
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-13
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 0-13
Herrera safe at first on throwing error by shortstop Difo, Nola scored, Hernández to third, Herrera to second advancing on play.
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Error 0-13
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Foul Ball 0-12
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-12
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-12
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-12
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-12
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-12
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-12
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 3-17
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-17
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Play Result 3-17
Lind struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-17
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 3-17
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-17
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 3-17
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-17
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 3-17
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-17
Lind batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-17
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Play Result 3-17
Wieters flied out to right.
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Fly Out 3-17
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 3-17
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-17
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-17
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-17
Wieters batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-17
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Play Result 3-17
Rendon singled to center.
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Single 3-17
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 3-17
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-17
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-17
Rendon batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-17
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Play Result 3-17
Drew struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-17
Pitch 9: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 3-17
Pitch 8: foul
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Ball 3-17
Pitch 7: ball 3
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Foul Ball 3-17
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-17
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 3-17
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 3-17
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 3-17
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-17
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-17
Drew batting
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Start Inning 3-17
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 3-17
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Lineup Change 3-17
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End Inning 3-17
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-17
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Head to Head
PHI wins series 2-1
Injuries
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPHI
Cesar Hernandez2B15
Howie KendrickLF47
Odubel HerreraCF37
Maikel Franco3B7
Michael SaundersRF25
Tommy Joseph1B46
Cameron RuppC36
Freddy GalvisSS8
Aaron NolaP27
Substitutes
Edubray RamosP61
Pat NeshekP93
Aaron AltherrLF23
Andres BlancoSS14
WSH
Trea TurnerSS7
Adam EatonCF9
Bryce HarperRF3
Daniel Murphy2B9
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Jayson WerthLF28
Anthony Rendon3B6
Matt WietersC32
Jeremy GuthrieP18
Substitutes
Wilmer DifoPR30
Chris HeiseyLF24
Oliver PerezP59
Shawn KelleyP27
Stephen DrewPH10
Enny RomeroP46
Joe BlantonP56
Adam A Lind1B
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