Adams' 11th-inning homer gives Nats 7-6 win over Padres
Matt Adams homered leading off the 11th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Padres 7-6 on Sunday, avoiding their first series sweep at home against San Diego since 2008.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
San Diego Padres
6
Washington Nationals
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | P10 | P11 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
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Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago Cubs | W 4-1 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
Adams homered to right (423 feet).
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Home Run 6-7
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Bunted Foul 6-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Bunted Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Kieboom homered to left (367 feet).
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Home Run 6-6
Pitch 9 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 6-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Looking
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Strike Looking 6-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 6-5
Pitch 3 : Ball 3
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Ball 6-5
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 6-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 4 : 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 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Robles homered to left (379 feet).
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Home Run 6-5
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
Adams homered to right (423 feet).
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Home Run 6-7
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-6
Matt Wisler pitches to Matt Adams
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Start Inning 6-6
Bottom of the 11th inning
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End Inning 6-6
Middle of the 11th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Mejía struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Strike Swinging 6-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Swinging 6-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-6
Justin Miller pitches to Francisco Mejia
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Kinsler flied out to left.
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Fly Out 6-6
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-6
Justin Miller pitches to Ian Kinsler
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Margot struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 6-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-6
Justin Miller pitches to Manuel Margot
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Play Result 6-6
Difo at third base.
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Play Result 6-6
Miller relieved Kendrick
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Start Inning 6-6
Top of the 11th inning
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End Inning 6-6
End of the 10th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Kendrick grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 6-6
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-6
Matt Wisler pitches to Howie Kendrick
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Soto grounded out to first, Robles to second, Difo to third.
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Ground Out 6-6
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Ball 6-6
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Head to Head
SD wins series 2-1
Injuries
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
San Diego Padres
- Luis Gutierrez Out
- Bryan Hoeing Out
Lineups
ConfirmedWSH
Victor RoblesRF10
Brian Dozier2B15
Juan SotoLF22
Howie Kendrick3B47
Matt Adams1B18
Kurt SuzukiC24
Carter KieboomSS31
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Jeremy HellicksonP58
Substitutes
Justin MillerP60
Erick FeddeP47
Adam EatonPH9
Yan GomesPH15
Kyle BarracloughP44
Joe RossP41
Tony SippP36
Wilmer Difo3B30
SD
Fernando Tatis Jr.SS23
Greg Garcia2B4
Manny MachadoSS13
Wil Myers3B4
Eric Hosmer1B51
Hunter RenfroeRF16
Austin HedgesC17
Manuel MargotCF7
Joey LucchesiP67
Substitutes
Francisco MejiaLF0
Matt WislerP86
Adam WarrenP48
Luis PerdomoP56
Ty FrancePH23
Brad WieckP39
Trey WingenterP38
Franmil ReyesPH99
Ian Kinsler2B3
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