Zimmerman hits 2-run HR in 9th, Nationals beat Phillies 8-7
Ryan Zimmerman hit a two-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Washington Nationals to an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Philadelphia Phillies
7
Washington Nationals
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| WSH | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
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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 7-8
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Play Result 7-8
Zimmerman homered to right center (379 feet), Soto scored.
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Advancing On Force 7-8
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Out 7-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
Stevenson hit sacrifice fly to center, Difo scored.
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Advancing On Play 7-6
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Bunted Foul 7-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-5
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Play Result 7-5
Hernández homered to right (424 feet).
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Santana doubled to deep right, Williams scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-5
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 5-5
Harper stole second, Turner scored, Harper safe at third on throwing error by catcher Alfaro.
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Error 5-5
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 5-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-4
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Play Result 5-4
Quinn singled to left, Williams scored, Alfaro to second.
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Advancing On Force 5-4
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End Inning 7-8
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-8
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Play Result 7-8
Zimmerman homered to right center (379 feet), Soto scored.
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Advancing On Force 7-8
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Home Run 7-7
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 7-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
Zimmerman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
Soto doubled to right.
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Double 7-6
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
Soto batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
Rendon flied out to right.
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Fly Out 7-6
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
Rendon batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
Harper flied out to left.
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Fly Out 7-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Swinging 7-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 7-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
Harper batting
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Play Result 7-6
Dominguez relieved Neshek.
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Play Result 7-6
Quinn in left field.
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Play Result 7-6
Herrera in center field.
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Play Result 7-6
Hoskins at first base.
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Start Inning 7-6
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 7-6
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Lineup Change 7-6
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Lineup Change 7-6
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Lineup Change 7-6
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Lineup Change 7-6
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Head to Head
WSH wins series 2-1
Injuries
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedWSH
Adam EatonRF9
Trea TurnerSS7
Bryce HarperCF3
Anthony Rendon3B6
Juan SotoLF22
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Matt WietersC32
Wilmer Difo2B30
Stephen StrasburgP37
Substitutes
Wander SueroP39
Justin MillerP60
Tim CollinsP63
Greg HollandP40
Andrew StevensonPH45
Jimmy CorderoP70
Matt GraceP33
PHI
Cesar Hernandez2B15
Rhys Hoskins1B17
Asdrubal CabreraSS3
Justin Bour1B41
Maikel Franco3B7
Nick WilliamsRF5
Jorge AlfaroC35
Zach EflinP24
Roman QuinnLF4
Substitutes
Seranthony DominguezP58
Hector NerisP51
Carlos SantanaPH41
Tommy HunterP29
Pat NeshekP93
Odubel HerreraCF37
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