Hernandez's RBI single in 9th lifts Phillies over Nats 4-3
Cesar Hernandez hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
3
Philadelphia Phillies
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| PHI | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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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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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Hernández singled to left, Nava scored, Galvis to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-4
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: 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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Zimmerman homered to left (378 feet), Lind and Werth scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-3
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Advancing On Force 2-3
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Kendrick doubled to deep center, Hernández scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Hernández reached on infield single to second, Knapp scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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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 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: 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 2: 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 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: 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 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: 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 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Galvis singled to center, Joseph scored, Knapp to third.
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End Inning 3-4
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Hernández singled to left, Nava scored, Galvis to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-4
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Advancing On Play 3-4
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Single 3-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 3-3
Galvis to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 3-3
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Hernández batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Stassi popped out to second.
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Pop Out 3-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Stassi batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Galvis singled to right, Nava to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Single 3-3
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Galvis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Knapp flied out to left.
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Fly Out 3-3
Pitch 6: in play
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Bunted Foul 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Knapp batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Nava walked.
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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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
Andrew KnappC34
Freddy GalvisSS8
Jeremy HellicksonP58
Substitutes
Pat NeshekP93
Hector NerisP51
Jeanmar GomezP46
Daniel NavaPH25
Joaquin BenoitP53
Brock Stassi1B81
WSH
Adam EatonCF9
Anthony Rendon3B6
Bryce HarperRF3
Daniel Murphy2B9
Adam A Lind1B
Jayson WerthLF28
Stephen DrewSS10
Jose LobatonC7
Stephen StrasburgP37
Substitutes
Koda GloverP30
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Wilmer DifoPH30
Sammy SolísP50
Matt WietersC32
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