Max Scherzer hits 250 K's, Ryan Zimmerman 100 RBIs as Nats win
Max Scherzer allowed five hits in seven innings, and the Washington Nationals tuned up for the playoffs with a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
4
Atlanta Braves
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Rendon doubled to left, Turner scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-2
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 3-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Bunted Foul 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Swanson doubled to left, L. Adams scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 3-1
Zimmerman singled to left, Werth scored.
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Error 3-1
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Suzuki singled to shallow left, F. Freeman scored, Markakis to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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End Inning 4-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
L. Adams struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 5: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
L. Adams batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
García popped out to second.
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Pop Out 4-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
García batting
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Play Result 4-2
García hit for Motte.
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Lineup Change 4-2
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Lineup Change 4-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Suzuki popped out to third.
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Pop Out 4-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Suzuki batting
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Play Result 4-2
Doolittle relieved Madson.
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Play Result 4-2
De Aza in right field.
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Start Inning 4-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 4-2
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Lineup Change 4-2
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Lineup Change 4-2
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End Inning 4-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Zimmerman struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-2
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Head to Head
WSH wins series 2-1
Injuries
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Ender InciarteCF22
Ozzie Albies2B1
Freddie Freeman1B5
Nick MarkakisRF22
Kurt SuzukiC24
Rio Ruiz3B14
Lane AdamsCF57
Dansby SwansonSS7
Luiz GoharaP53
Substitutes
Jace PetersonLF6
Dan WinklerP38
Jason MotteP30
Adonis GarciaPH13
Johan Camargo3B10
WSH
Trea TurnerSS7
Jayson WerthRF28
Anthony Rendon3B6
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Howie KendrickLF47
Wilmer Difo2B30
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Matt WietersC32
Max ScherzerP31
Substitutes
Alejandro De AzaRF17
Adam A LindPH
Ryan MadsonP50
Sean DoolittleP63
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