Harper homers, Nationals outlast Braves, rain in 6-2 win
Bryce Harper homered, Max Scherzer struck out seven in six innings and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
2
Washington Nationals
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| WSH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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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 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (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 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Harper homered to center (411 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Adams singled to center, Soto scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-5
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Harper singled to right, Eaton scored, Turner to second, Turner to third advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Force 2-4
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-3
Pitch 5: strike 3 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Bunted Foul 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Swanson singled to right, Flowers scored, Inciarte to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-3
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 2-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
F. Freeman flied out to left.
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Fly Out 2-6
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
F. Freeman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Culberson reached on infield single to second, Acuña Jr. to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-6
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Single 2-6
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Culberson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Acuña Jr. doubled to left.
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Double 2-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Acuña Jr. batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Flaherty grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 2-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Flaherty batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Swanson grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 2-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Swanson batting
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Play Result 2-6
Difo at second base.
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Start Inning 2-6
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-6
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Lineup Change 2-6
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End Inning 2-6
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Adams struck out swinging.
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Head to Head
Injuries
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedWSH
Adam EatonRF9
Trea TurnerSS7
Bryce HarperRF3
Anthony Rendon3B6
Juan SotoLF22
Matt Adams1B18
Daniel Murphy2B9
Matt WietersC32
Max ScherzerP31
Substitutes
Matt GraceP33
Ryan MadsonP50
Mark ReynoldsPH12
Sammy SolísP50
Kelvin HerreraP41
Wilmer Difo2B30
Michael A. TaylorCF21
ATL
Ronald Acuna Jr.LF13
Charlie Culberson2B18
Freddie Freeman1B5
Nick MarkakisRF22
Tyler FlowersC25
Johan Camargo3B10
Ender InciarteCF22
Dansby SwansonSS7
Mike FoltynewiczP20
Substitutes
Shane CarleP48
Luke JacksonP77
Michael ReedPH52
Preston TuckerPH30
Dan WinklerP38
Sam FreemanP77
Ryan Flaherty3B7
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