Harper hits 3-run HR as Nationals stay hot, beat Braves 8-1
Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer and the quick-scoring Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 8-1 on Monday night for the first 4-0 start to a season in their Washington history.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
8
Atlanta Braves
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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 8-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
Goodwin singled to center, M Taylor and Difo scored, Severino to second.
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Advancing On Force 8-1
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Advancing On Force 7-1
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 6-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 6-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Severino reached on infield single to shortstop, Harper scored, Kendrick to third, Difo to second.
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Advancing On Force 6-1
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
F. Freeman singled to center, Inciarte scored, F. Freeman to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 5-1
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: foul
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End Inning 8-1
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
Markakis struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 8-1
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Looking 8-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 8-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
Markakis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
F. Freeman lined out to left.
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Line Out 8-1
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Looking 8-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 8-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
F. Freeman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
Albies flied out to right.
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Fly Out 8-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
Albies batting
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Play Result 8-1
Grace relieved Kelley.
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Start Inning 8-1
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 8-1
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Lineup Change 8-1
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End Inning 8-1
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
Harper grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 8-1
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-1
Harper batting
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Play Result 8-1
S. Freeman relieved Ramírez.
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Lineup Change 8-1
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Lineup Change 8-1
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
Rendon flied out to center.
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Fly Out 8-1
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 8-1
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Head to Head
Series tied 1-1
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
Preston TuckerLF30
Dansby SwansonSS7
Ryan Flaherty3B7
Chris StewartC12
Sean NewcombP15
Substitutes
Peter MoylanP30
Lane AdamsPH57
Anibal SanchezP19
Peter BourjosPH25
Jose RamirezP52
Sam FreemanP77
WSH
Trea TurnerSS7
Anthony Rendon3B6
Bryce HarperRF3
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Howie Kendrick1B47
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Wilmer Difo2B30
Pedro SeverinoC29
Tanner RoarkP49
Substitutes
Shawn KelleyP27
Matt GraceP33
Brian GoodwinLF18
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