Nationals rally for 6 runs in 8th to beat Braves
Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino issued three bases-loaded walks in a six-run eighth, Gio Gonzalez pitched seven strong innings and the Washington Nationals beat Atlanta 7-3 on Wednesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
7
Atlanta Braves
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
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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 7-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 7-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Peterson homered to right (381 feet).
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-2
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Play Result 7-2
Taylor singled to center, Rendon scored, Lind to second.
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Advancing On Force 7-2
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Lind singled to left, Murphy and Zimmerman scored, Rendon to second.
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Advancing On Force 6-2
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Advancing On Force 5-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Rendon walked, Werth scored, Murphy to third, Zimmerman to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Zimmerman walked, Turner scored, Werth to third, Murphy to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Murphy walked, Difo scored, Turner to third, Werth to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-2
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Bunted Foul 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Suzuki homered to left (368 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 7-3
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Kemp grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 7-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-3
Kemp batting
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Play Result 7-3
Kemp hit for Jackson.
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Lineup Change 7-3
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Lineup Change 7-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Suzuki lined out to center.
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Line Out 7-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-3
Suzuki batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Markakis grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 7-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 7-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 7-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-3
Markakis batting
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Play Result 7-3
Kintzler relieved Pérez.
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Start Inning 7-3
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 7-3
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Lineup Change 7-3
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End Inning 7-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Zimmerman fouled out to first.
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Foul Out 7-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Swinging 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-3
Zimmerman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Murphy doubled to right center.
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Double 7-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 7-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-3
Murphy batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Bautista struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 7-3
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 4: 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
Ozzie Albies2B1
Johan Camargo3B10
Freddie Freeman1B5
Nick MarkakisRF22
Kurt SuzukiC24
Adonis GarciaLF13
Lane AdamsCF57
Dansby SwansonSS7
Lucas SimsP39
Substitutes
Micah JohnsonLF2
Jose RamirezP52
Arodys VizcainoP68
Rex BrothersP48
Luke JacksonP77
Matt KempPH25
A.J. MinterP33
Rio RuizPH14
Sam FreemanP77
Jace Peterson2B6
WSH
Trea TurnerSS7
Jayson WerthRF28
Daniel Murphy2B9
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Anthony Rendon3B6
Adam A LindLF
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Matt WietersC32
Gio GonzalezP47
Substitutes
Rafael BautistaRF91
Andrew StevensonLF45
Wilmer DifoPH30
Matt AlbersP43
Oliver PerezP59
Brandon KintzlerP19
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