Soto's homer in 9th lifts Nationals over Phillies 4-3
Juan Soto hit a go-ahead two-run homer off closer Hector Neris with two outs in the ninth and the Washington Nationals rallied for a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
4
Philadelphia Phillies
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| PHI | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Out 4-3
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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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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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Soto homered to left center (420 feet), Rendon scored.
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Home Run 4-3
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 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 Ball 2-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Soto scored on error by third baseman Franco, Robles safe at first on error by third baseman Franco, Zimmerman to second.
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Error 2-3
Soto scored on error by third baseman Franco, Robles safe at first on error by third baseman Franco, Zimmerman to second.
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Error 2-3
Soto scored on error by third baseman Franco, Robles safe at first on error by third baseman Franco, Zimmerman to second.
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Batter Reached On Error - Batter To First 2-3
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 1-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2 : 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 6 : 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 : 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 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Robles singled to shallow center, Zimmerman scored, Dozier to second.
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Single 1-3
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Franco hit sacrifice fly to left, Hoskins scored.
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Sacrifice Fly 0-3
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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End Inning 4-3
End of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Knapp lined out to center.
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Line Out 4-3
Pitch 9 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 7 : Ball 2
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Play Result 4-3
Quinn stole second.
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Stolen Base 4-3
Quinn stole second.
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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
Sean Doolittle pitches to Andrew Knapp
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Play Result 4-3
Knapp hit for Neris
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Quinn grounded into fielder's choice to second, Haseley out at second.
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 4-3
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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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
Sean Doolittle pitches to Roman Quinn
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Play Result 4-3
Haseley ran for Franco
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Franco singled to left.
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Single 4-3
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 4-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
Sean Doolittle pitches to Maikel Franco
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Hernández fouled out to first.
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Foul Out 4-3
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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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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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
Sean Doolittle pitches to Cesar Hernandez
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Play Result 4-3
Doolittle relieved Adams
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Start Inning 4-3
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 4-3
Middle of the 9th inning
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Head to Head
WSH wins series 2-1
Injuries
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Caleb Kilian Out
- Brad Keller Out
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPHI
Scott KingeryLF12
Jean SeguraSS9
Bryce HarperRF3
Rhys Hoskins1B17
J.T. RealmutoC10
Cesar Hernandez2B15
Maikel Franco3B7
Roman QuinnCF4
Aaron NolaP27
Substitutes
Adam HaseleyPR51
Tommy HunterP29
Jay BrucePH30
Adam MorganP51
Hector NerisP51
Andrew KnappPH34
WSH
Trea TurnerSS7
Adam EatonRF9
Anthony Rendon3B6
Juan SotoLF22
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Brian Dozier2B15
Victor RoblesCF10
Yan GomesC15
Patrick CorbinP46
Substitutes
Adrian SanchezPR14
Matt GraceP33
Wander SueroP39
Matt AdamsPH18
Sean DoolittleP63
Howie Kendrick1B47
Gerardo ParraPH88
Tony SippP36
Tanner RaineyP56
Kurt SuzukiC24
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