Scherzer fans 15, Nationals score 2 in 9th to beat Phils 5-4
Max Scherzer struck out 15 in only 6 1/3 innings, and the Washington Nationals then rallied for two runs in the ninth to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Philadelphia Phillies
4
Washington Nationals
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| WSH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
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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 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Difo singled to center, Kendrick scored, Taylor to third, Severino to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Severino walked, Bautista scored, Kendrick to third, Taylor to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Rendon singled to left, Sierra and Difo scored, Turner to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-3
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Advancing On Force 4-2
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Franco homered to left (407 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Herrera singled to center, Hoskins scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-1
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Hoskins doubled to deep center, Williams scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Williams singled to center, Florimón scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: 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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: 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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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End Inning 4-5
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Difo singled to center, Kendrick scored, Taylor to third, Severino to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Single 4-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Difo batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Severino walked, Bautista scored, Kendrick to third, Taylor to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
Severino batting
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Play Result 4-3
Severino hit for Doolittle.
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Taylor walked, Kendrick to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-3
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
Taylor batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Kendrick hit by pitch.
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Hit By Pitch 4-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Play Result 4-3
Bautista safe at third on throwing error by pitcher Neris.
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Error 4-3
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Strike Looking 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
Kendrick batting
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Play Result 4-3
Bautista ran for Wieters.
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Head to Head
WSH leads series 2-0
Injuries
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedWSH
Bryce HarperRF3
Trea TurnerSS7
Anthony Rendon3B6
Matt AdamsLF18
Matt WietersC32
Andrew StevensonLF45
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Max ScherzerP31
Wilmer Difo2B30
Substitutes
Rafael BautistaPR91
Howie Kendrick1B47
Sammy SolísP50
Brandon KintzlerP19
Carlos TorresP51
Moises SierraPH49
Sean DoolittleP63
Pedro SeverinoPH29
PHI
Cesar Hernandez2B15
Rhys HoskinsLF17
Odubel HerreraCF37
Aaron AltherrRF23
Carlos Santana1B41
Maikel Franco3B7
Pedro FlorimonSS18
Jorge AlfaroC35
Jake ArrietaP49
Substitutes
Hector NerisP51
Luis GarciaP40
Tommy HunterP29
Jesmuel ValentinLF2
Nick WilliamsPH5
Edubray RamosP61
Adam MorganP51
Scott KingeryRF12
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