Scherzer K's 9 in Nats' win, shrugs off hit to calf
Nationals starter Max Scherzer shrugged off taking a comebacker off his calf and got out of the only inning in which the Padres threatened Saturday night.
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Washington Nationals
4
San Diego Padres
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Match Report
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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Foul Out 4-1
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Allen singled to deep right, Naylor scored.
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Single 4-1
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Rendon singled to center, Turner scored.
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Single 4-0
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Bunted Foul 3-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Bunted Foul
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Bunted Foul 3-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Bunted Foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Dozier homered to left center (399 feet), Kendrick scored.
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Home Run 3-0
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Bunted Foul 1-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Bunted Foul
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Bunted Foul 1-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Bunted Foul
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Foul Out 1-0
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Kendrick singled to left, Eaton scored, Soto to second.
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Single 1-0
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 0-0
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Inning 4-1
End of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Tatis Jr. fouled out to right.
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Foul Out 4-1
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-1
Sean Doolittle pitches to Fernando Tatis Jr.
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Play Result 4-1
Doolittle relieved Suero
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Play Result 4-1
Tatis Jr. hit for G. Reyes
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Allen singled to deep right, Naylor scored.
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Single 4-1
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Play Result 4-0
Naylor to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 4-0
Naylor to second on fielder's indifference.
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-0
Wander Suero pitches to Austin Allen
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Kinsler flied out to center.
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Fly Out 4-0
Pitch 7 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 4-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Looking
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 4 : Ball 3
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Strike Looking 4-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-0
Wander Suero pitches to Ian Kinsler
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Naylor grounded into fielder's choice to second, F. Reyes out at second.
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 4-0
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 4-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Looking
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Strike Looking 4-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-0
Wander Suero pitches to Josh Naylor
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
F. Reyes walked.
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 5 : Ball 4
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 4 : Ball 3
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-0
Wander Suero pitches to Franmil Reyes
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Play Result 4-0
Suero relieved Adams
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Start Inning 4-0
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Head to Head
Injuries
San Diego Padres
- Luis Gutierrez Out
- Bryan Hoeing Out
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedSD
Greg Garcia3B4
Wil MyersCF4
Manny MachadoSS13
Eric Hosmer1B51
Franmil ReyesRF99
Josh NaylorLF12
Ian Kinsler2B3
Austin AllenC82
Eric LauerP33
Substitutes
Manuel MargotPH7
Luis PerdomoP56
Gerardo ReyesP92
Fernando Tatis Jr.PH23
WSH
Trea TurnerSS7
Adam EatonRF9
Anthony Rendon3B6
Juan SotoLF22
Howie Kendrick1B47
Brian Dozier2B15
Kurt SuzukiC24
Victor RoblesCF10
Max ScherzerP31
Substitutes
Tanner RaineyP56
Matt AdamsPH18
Wander SueroP39
Sean DoolittleP63
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