Strasburg, Nats bats power past Cubs 8-4
Stephen Strasburg struck out 13 in seven innings, Bryce Harper had two doubles and two RBI, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Wednesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago Cubs
4
Washington Nationals
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| WSH | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 0-8 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Rizzo homered to right center (430 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Harper doubled to center, T. Turner scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-8
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Murphy homered to center (402 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 3-6
Zagunis safe at first on error by first baseman Zimmerman, Almora Jr. scored.
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Error 3-6
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Contreras homered to left (372 feet), Bryant scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Taylor hit sacrifice fly to center, Rendon scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-6
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 4-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
La Stella grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 4-8
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Play Result 4-8
Almora Jr. to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 4-8
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Strike Looking 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
La Stella batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Almora Jr. walked.
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 8: ball 4
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 4-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Almora Jr. batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Báez grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 4-8
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Strike Looking 4-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Báez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Caratini grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 4-8
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Caratini batting
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Play Result 4-8
Caratini hit for Grimm.
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Play Result 4-8
Albers relieved Romero.
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Start Inning 4-8
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 4-8
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Lineup Change 4-8
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Lineup Change 4-8
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Head to Head
Injuries
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Chicago Cubs
- Riley Martin Out
- Ben Brown Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedWSH
Trea TurnerSS7
Brian GoodwinLF18
Bryce HarperRF3
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Daniel Murphy2B9
Anthony Rendon3B6
Matt WietersC32
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Stephen StrasburgP37
Substitutes
Enny RomeroP46
Stephen DrewPH10
Matt AlbersP43
CHC
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Kris Bryant3B23
Ian HappLF8
Willson ContrerasC40
Jon JayLF9
Javier BaezSS28
Albert AlmoraCF5
John LackeyP41
Mark ZagunisRF80
Substitutes
Jeimer Candelario3B46
Brian DuensingP32
Justin GrimmP46
Victor CaratiniPH37
Tommy La Stella2B4
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